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Pathology

Joshua Baalwa, MD

Works at hospitals in Romney, WV · Woodstock, VA · Berkeley Springs, WV … · West Virginia, Virginia

Summary

Dr. Joshua Baalwa, MD is a pathologist at 1 Healthy Way, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411. Phone: (304) 258-1234. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua Baalwa had 971 Original Medicare patients and 3,883 services. NPI 1720423270. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua Baalwa, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua Baalwa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua Baalwa 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 Joshua Baalwa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 971 Original Medicare patients and 3,883 services for Joshua Baalwa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua Baalwa's NPI number?
1720423270. 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 Joshua Baalwa, 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 patients971
Services billed to Medicare3,883
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,389 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)1,146 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)395 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)125 services
  5. Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)97 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Joshua Baalwa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua Baalwa 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.

  • Hampshire Memorial HospitalRomney, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511311
  • Shenandoah Memorial HospitalWoodstock, VA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 491305
  • Valley Health War Memorial HospitalBerkeley Springs, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511309
  • Warren Memorial HospitalFront Royal, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490033
  • Winchester Medical CenterWinchester, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490005

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua Baalwa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua Baalwa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Associated Pathologists, LLC139 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Berkeley Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Springs, WV — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Associated Pathologists, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720423270
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians