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Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO

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(156 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: stomach problems, biliary disorders (gallbladder and bile ducts), inflammatory bowel disease, and more.

614 Delaware Avenue Building B
Palmerton, PA 18071

(484) 526-6545

Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO is a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

Office Locations

614 Delaware Avenue Building B
Palmerton, PA 18071

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Some issues Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	238
doctor visit	320
gastrointestinal procedures	254
hospital care	366
inpatient care	366
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	254
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	238

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	277
doctor visit	393
gastrointestinal procedures	290
hospital care	399
inpatient care	399
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	290
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	101
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	318
doctor visit	359
gastrointestinal procedures	343
hospital care	427
injections	12
inpatient care	427
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	343
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	318

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	81
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	343
doctor visit	390
gastrointestinal procedures	355
hospital care	352
inpatient care	352
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	355
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	343

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	584
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	584
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	162
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	374
doctor visit	321
gastrointestinal procedures	396
hospital care	333
inpatient care	333
lab tests	57
minimally invasive procedures	396
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	374

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	59
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	387
doctor visit	343
gastrointestinal procedures	426
hospital care	438
inpatient care	438
lab tests	25
liver imaging	14
minimally invasive procedures	426
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	387
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	94
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	370
doctor visit	397
gastrointestinal procedures	370
hospital care	402
inpatient care	402
liver imaging	27
minimally invasive procedures	370
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	370
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	84
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	215
gastrointestinal procedures	219
hospital care	172
inpatient care	172
liver imaging	22
minimally invasive procedures	219
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	41
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	73
gastrointestinal procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	94
doctor visit	164
gastrointestinal procedures	94
minimally invasive procedures	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	113
gastrointestinal procedures	117
minimally invasive procedures	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	117

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated as a gastroenterologist in Palmerton, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	253
doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	264
hospital care	361
injections	12
inpatient care	361
lab tests	42
liver imaging	21
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	399
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	57
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (1994)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 156 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Palmerton, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,086 Humira $631	Viekira $187	Technivie $136	Moderiba $106	Mavyret $26
Boston Scientific Corporation	$474 HEMOSTASIS $125	Biliary Devices $110	AXIOS $101	SPYGLASS DIRECT VISUALIZATION SYSTEM $98	RESOLUTION CLIP $39
Gilead Sciences Inc	$217 Epclusa $100	$117
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$216 STELARA $167	SIMPONI $49
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$184 Epclusa $100	$85
Other	$1,440 ENTYVIO $129	LINZESS $93	PENTASA $90	XIFAXAN $72	Uceris $60	Other $996

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,507
Education	$111

Biography

Dr. Joseph Minissale's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. He is a graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at Hahnemann University Hospital. These areas are among Dr. Minissale's clinical interests: anemia, stomach problems, and inflammatory bowel disease. He is rated highly by his patients. He is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Minissale is currently accepting new patients at his office in Palmerton, PA.

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Minissale JR., DO From 2012 - 2022

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