Josephine P Gomes, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Josephine P Gomes is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Louisville, KY with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Josephine P Gomes, M.D. practices as part of a group geriatric medicine family medicine specialist practice in Louisville, KY. She has been in practice for 32+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
204 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1218
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
202373.2/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.75%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
349
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
470
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,670
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $442k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$310 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Josephine P Gomes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 15, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Mailing address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Josephine P Gomes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Josephine P Gomes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Louisville 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 P Gomes
Dr. Gomes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Louisville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 588-4340.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Josephine P Gomes
Practice Location
204 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1218
Mailing Address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
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