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Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and more.

2205 Nw 40th Terrace Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 375-1999

Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD is an internist in Gainesville, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

2205 Nw 40th Terrace Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 375-1999

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Some issues Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

By Affordability:

ear procedures

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ear procedures, ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

incision and drainage of skin abscess

skin incision and drainage

In 2012, Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD had a list price for incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil), and skin incision and drainage that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
aspiration	104
doctor visit	3899
hospital care	714
incision and drainage	13
injections	104
inpatient care	714
minor procedures	13
nursing home care	3279
skin surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	26
aspiration	76
doctor visit	3987
ear procedures	34
hospital care	831
incision and drainage	26
injections	76
inpatient care	831
minor procedures	26
nursing home care	2616
skin surgery	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	397
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
aspiration	37
doctor visit	3791
ear procedures	16
hospital care	729
incision and drainage	13
injections	37
inpatient care	709
minor procedures	13
nursing home care	2296
outpatient care	20
skin surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	372
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
aspiration	67
doctor visit	4076
ear procedures	17
hospital care	603
incision and drainage	15
injections	67
inpatient care	552
minor procedures	15
nursing home care	2428
outpatient care	51
skin surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	1386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1908
Black	74
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	786
85 and over	832
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	3980
hospital care	693
injections	54
inpatient care	601
nursing home care	2269
outpatient care	92

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	390
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
aspiration	32
doctor visit	4002
ear procedures	168
incision and drainage	12
injections	32
minor procedures	12
nursing home care	2339
skin surgery	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	955
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	427
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	3980
ear procedures	235
injections	55
nursing home care	2184

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	923
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	431
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	24
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
aspiration	38
doctor visit	3649
ear procedures	172
incision and drainage	13
injections	38
minor procedures	13
nursing home care	1477
skin surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	394
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	3784
ear procedures	195
injections	41
nursing home care	1484

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	358
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	3748
ear procedures	180
injections	38
nursing home care	1049

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	537

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	338
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were nursing home care, ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	3408
ear procedures	137
injections	25
nursing home care	704

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	18
Hispanic	12
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	314
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	21
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated as an internist in Gainesville, FL were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and ear procedures.

abscess drainage	15
aspiration	51
doctor visit	3845
ear procedures	128
hospital care	714
incision and drainage	15
injections	51
inpatient care	681
minor procedures	15
nursing home care	2011
outpatient care	54
skin surgery	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	883
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	369
85 and over	386
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Newton-Wellesley Hospital (1999)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel Eric Rich, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$449 VRAYLAR $186	NAMZARIC $92	NAMENDA XR $63	BYSTOLIC $52	DALVANCE $30	Other $28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$226 Pradaxa $97	STIOLTO $68	Spiriva $27	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $20	TRADJENTA $13
Novo Nordisk Inc	$201 Victoza $104	Tresiba $50	Ozempic $16	Levemir $16	Saxenda $15
UCB, Inc.	$194 Vimpat $180	Briviact $14
Actavis Pharma Inc	$180 NAMENDA XR $97	NAMZARIC $46	VIIBRYD $17	DALVANCE $11	LINZESS $9
Other	$1,461 INVOKANA $102	ELIQUIS $102	Nuedexta $92	Prolia $83	Myrbetriq $76	Other $1,007

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,711

Biography

Dr. Joel Rich's medical specialty is geriatrics (elderly care). Clinical interests for Dr. Rich include diabetes, immunization (preventive vaccines), and medication management. Dr. Rich graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.