Joshua Robert Ackerman, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(320) 251-2700St Cloud, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joshua Robert Ackerman, MD specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in St Cloud, MN in group practice. He has been practicing since 2014 — over 16 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 290 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in St Cloud16+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 2634dNPPES updated 2019-02-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1406 6th Avenue North St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN 56303-1901

Fax: (320) 656-7115
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.2%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)

Better than 89% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

67

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

150

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,970

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $300k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+32%)66%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
48%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Schizophrenia
43%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Substance Use Disorders
39%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3131 Princeton Pike Building 5 Suite 109, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joshua Robert Ackerman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua Robert Ackerman for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to St Cloud 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 Robert Ackerman

NPI records show Dr. Ackerman as active with telehealth listed in St Cloud, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (320) 251-2700.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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