Joshua Abrams, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Joshua Abrams is an Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in orthopaedic surgery, Joshua Abrams, DO is a long-established orthopaedic surgery of the spine specialist in Phoenix. He has been in practice for 21+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1481dNPPES updated 2022-05-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020-5514
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better36.99%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+31.9 pts)
36.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
581
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
147
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
292
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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.
$39.9k received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Joshua Abrams's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 3, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Taxonomy: 207XS0117X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Care With Joshua Abrams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Abrams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Phoenix 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 Joshua Abrams
NPI records show Dr. Abrams as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 944-2900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joshua Abrams
Practice Location
1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020-5514
Mailing Address
1635 E Myrtle Ave Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ 85020-5514
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