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Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP

Accepting New Patients

(325 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

1635 W Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

(717) 738-2468

Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP is a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP is affiliated with WellSpan Health.

Office Locations

1635 W Main Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 10%

By Volume:

flu shot

In 2023, Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	301
preventive care	44
vaccines	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	326
preventive care	37
vaccines	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	350
preventive care	54
vaccines	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	84

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	397
lab tests	16
preventive care	78
vaccines	78

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	184

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	32
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	386
preventive care	105
vaccines	105

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	390
preventive care	66
vaccines	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	439
preventive care	90
vaccines	90

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	736
lab tests	15
preventive care	292
vaccines	292

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	215

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	65
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	697
injections	14
preventive care	292
vaccines	292

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	190

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	63
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	826
preventive care	188
vaccines	188

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	70
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	848
preventive care	132
vaccines	132

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	71
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated as a family medicine practitioner in Ephrata, PA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and aspiration.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	517
injections	14
lab tests	15
preventive care	125
vaccines	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	34
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	2
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Lancaster General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Lancaster General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WellSpan Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP appears to accept the following insurance providers: AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Highmark Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, Capital BlueCross, Centene, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway), US - Department of Labor, Johns Hopkins Health Care, UPMC Health Plan, Preferred Health Care, Jefferson Health Plans (formerly HPP), Aetna Better Health, WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP) and Devoted Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP accepts the following insurance providers:

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Highmark Blue Shield

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

Capital BlueCross

Centene

Geisinger Health Plan

Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway)

US - Department of Labor

Johns Hopkins Health Care

UPMC Health Plan

Preferred Health Care

Jefferson Health Plans (formerly HPP)

Aetna Better Health

WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP)

Devoted Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 325 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP from all over the web to help you find the right in Ephrata, PA.

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-10-02

Dr. Irwin is a wonderful MD with a great bedside manner. He listens carefully and always  treats me with respect. I'm very lucky I found him!

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10

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Dr Irwin has been my primary for many years now. He is very knowledgably, respectful and shows genuine concern when speaking about my ailments.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Irwin is always great and explains anything you need to know, is very personable and pays attention to detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very knowledgeable and personable. Excellent experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Never a bad experience so I don't mind going!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Irwin is.the best PCP!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very concerned. Listened.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Best doctor!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$20 Victoza $20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$12 BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Joseph Irwin is a specialist in family medicine in Ephrata, PA. Dr. Irwin has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His professional affiliations include WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, and WellSpan Medical Group. He appears to be an in-network provider for Capital BlueCross, Blue California, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inEphrata, PA as reported by WellSpan Health. He attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Irwin trained at Lancaster General Hospital for his residency.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph J. Irwin, MD, FAAFP 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. Irwin, MD, FAAFP From 2012 - 2022

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