Josue Becerra, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Josue Becerra is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Columbus, GA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Josue Becerra, M.D. runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Columbus, GA. He has been in practice for 39+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6003 Veterans Pkwy Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31909-6284
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
503
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,708
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $442k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Josue Becerra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Josue Becerra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Josue Becerra for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Columbus 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 Josue Becerra
NPI records show Dr. Becerra as active with telehealth listed in Columbus, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 223-1933.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Josue Becerra
Practice Location
6003 Veterans Pkwy Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31909-6284
Mailing Address
6003 Veterans Pkwy Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31909-6284
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