Rachel Joy Busse, MD
Rachel Joy Busse is a Family Medicine specialist based in Louisville, KY with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rachel Joy Busse, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Louisville, KY. A University of Louisville School of Medicine graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 730dNPPES updated 2024-05-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2470 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-2123
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Kentucky, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in KentuckyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.6%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky0.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
287
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,687
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $282k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Board certified · May 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 776351, Chicago, IL 60677-6351
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Rachel Joy Busse
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Joy Busse for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Rachel Joy Busse
Dr. Busse 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) 454-9151.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rachel Joy Busse
Practice Location
2470 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40205-2123
Mailing Address
Po Box 776351, Chicago, IL 60677-6351
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