Quick answers
- Does Joseph G. Baltz Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph G. Baltz Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph G. Baltz Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 673 Original Medicare patients and 5,591 services for Joseph G. Baltz Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph G. Baltz Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1497958235. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph G. Baltz Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 673 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,591 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)940 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)193 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)160 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)155 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)142 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Joseph G. Baltz Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph G. Baltz Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440048
- Methodist Hospitals of MemphisMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440049
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph G. Baltz Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1324 Wolf Park DrGermantown, TN 38138 (901) 755‑9110
- 1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Suite 410Memphis, TN 38104 (901) 261‑6650
- 7900 Airways BlvdSouthaven, MS 38671 (662) 349‑6950
- 8000 Wolf River Blvd, Suite 200Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 684‑5503
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph G. Baltz Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastroenterology Center of the Midsouth PLLC149 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Germantown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Germantown, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Center of the Midsouth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497958235 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians