Joshua Baru, MD
NPI 1962571927 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Baru, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1962571927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962571927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2016-01957 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense 2016-01957 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
433 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 110 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 49 | $169 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 30 | $77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 111 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 63 | 22 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 63 | 17 |
| Fentanyl | 43 | 14 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 40 | 11 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 31 | — |
| Oxycodone Myristatebrand: Xtampza Er | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Baru's NPI number?
- Joshua Baru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962571927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Baru's specialty?
- Joshua Baru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Baru located?
- Joshua Baru's practice location on file with NPPES is 551 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-2316.
- What is Joshua Baru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Baru is (828) 212-7021.
- Does Joshua Baru accept Medicare?
- Joshua Baru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Baru's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Baru's NPI (1962571927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.