Josephine Ellis, MD
Josephine Ellis is a Family Medicine specialist based in Rochester, NY with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY
With over 27 years in family medicine, Josephine Ellis, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Rochester. She has been in practice for 27+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2561 Lac De Ville Blvd Suite 202, Rochester, NY 14618-5645
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.3/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.38%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
63
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
454
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,374
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $309k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Josephine Ellis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Josephine Ellis for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to Rochester required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Josephine Ellis
Dr. Ellis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 244-7330.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Josephine Ellis
Practice Location
2561 Lac De Ville Blvd Suite 202, Rochester, NY 14618-5645
Mailing Address
2561 Lac De Ville Blvd Suite 202, Rochester, NY 14618-5645
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