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Active NPI 1386139624 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel Matthias Biester , MD

Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Biester, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Biester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH STREET.

Dr. Biester is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th Street

Augusta, GA 309120004

Telephone 7067218623
Fax 7067211459
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ashwins, Llc Facility NPI 1679925937

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Augusta, GA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -9.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
78 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Biester (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
45 27 $236.07 $73.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
27 26 $434.26 $118.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-16
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 100353

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SC 52662

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
526620 (SC)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Pin
SCP6317628 (SC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spartanburg Medical Center

1690 Skylyn Dr, Spartanburg, SC 293071039

Phone: 8645771600

Secondary Practice Locations

101 E Wood St

Spartanburg, SC 293033040

Phone: 8645606000

1690 Skylyn Dr Ste 350

Spartanburg, SC 293071039

Phone: 8645771600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2024

Registered at 1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067218623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2024

Registered at 1120 15TH ST # OR6000, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067213813)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2023

Surgery (License #52662 in SC)

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Updated Practice Location May 08, 2023

Registered at 1690 SKYLYN DR STE 350, SPARTANBURG, SC 293071039 (Tel: 8645771600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 08, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 743070, ALTNATA, GA 303743070 (Tel: 8645604304)

NPI Profile Active June 28, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2018

Registered at 101 E WOOD ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 293033040 (Tel: 8645606000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2018

Registered at 101 EAST WOOD STREET, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 (Tel: 8645606737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2018

Recorded as JOEL BIESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2018

Surgery (License #LL52662 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386139624
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2018
Last Update: July 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1120 15th St # Or6000

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067213813

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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