Joshua M Baruth, M.D., PH.D.

Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Joshua M Baruth is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PSYCHIATRY

(507) 284-2511Rochester, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Joshua M Baruth, M.D., PH.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Rochester, MN in group practice. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 6 Family Medicine providers in MNSee all Family Medicine in Rochester10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 2117dNPPES updated 2020-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001

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

95.1%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

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

Medicare Patients

69

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

150

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,585

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $270k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
39%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Personality Disorders
38%

Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

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. Graduated medical school · 2016

    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 4, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineGeriatric Medicine in RochesterAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Joshua M Baruth

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua M Baruth for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 Joshua M Baruth

Dr. Baruth is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.

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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