JOEL J BAUMGARTNER M.D.
Prescription History 1184679607
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Waite Park, MN
What does Dr. Baumgartner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baumgartner wrote 262 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Doxycycline Monohydrate, with 127 prescriptions for 104 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Baumgartner prescribes.
Medications 4 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Minnesota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Baumgartner wrote 127 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.57 per fill, versus $17.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Baumgartner wrote 82 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $15.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Baumgartner wrote 27 prescriptions for Diazepam, about as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.81 per fill, versus $14.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Minnesota prescribers
Dr. Baumgartner wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Minnesota prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $10.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Baumgartner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baumgartner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baumgartner's most prescribed medications were Doxycycline Monohydrate (127), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (82) and Diazepam (27).
How does Dr. Baumgartner's prescribing compare with other Minnesota prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baumgartner prescribes 2 more often than the typical Minnesota prescriber, 1 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baumgartner prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Minnesota prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
