DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD
Accepted Insurance for NPI 1295775708
Family Medicine in Walterboro, SC
Accepted Insurance & Health Plans Health Insurance Marketplace
Marketplace plan participation on file for this provider · 2026 plan year
DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD, a family medicine provider in Walterboro, SC, is listed as in-network for 46 health insurance plans from 2 insurance companies, led by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare. This list is compiled from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Blue Direction Bronze 1
Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision
Blue Direction Silver 1
Blue Direction Silver 2
Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze
Blue Direction Standard Gold
Blue Direction Standard Silver
Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1
Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1
Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1
BlueEssentials Bronze 4
BlueEssentials Bronze 6
BlueEssentials Gold 1
BlueEssentials Gold 5
BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision
BlueEssentials Silver 14
BlueEssentials Silver 40
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze
BlueEssentials Standard Gold
BlueEssentials Standard Silver
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze
BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold
BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver
UnitedHealthcare
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision)
UHC Bronze Essential-
UHC Bronze Essential
UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro
UHC Bronze Standard
UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision)
UHC Gold Advantage
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded
UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro
UHC Gold Standard
UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision)
UHC Silver Advantage
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded
UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro
UHC Silver Standard-
UHC Silver Standard
Coverage Questions FAQs
Common questions about this provider’s insurance participation, answered from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare enrollment files.
What insurance does DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD accept?
Marketplace files for the 2026 plan year list DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD as in-network for 46 plans from 2 insurance companies. The largest networks are BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (29 plans), UnitedHealthcare (17 plans). The full list above shows each plan's metal level, network type, and plan IDs.
Is DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. CMS enrollment files show this provider accepts Medicare assignment, meaning they agree to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. The provider is also enrolled in PECOS, which certifies them to order, refer, and prescribe for Medicare beneficiaries.
What network types does DR. JOSEPH FLOWERS MD participate in?
The accepted plans include 17 HMO plans, 13 EPO plans, 9 PPO plans and 7 POS plans. HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans cover care from network providers and typically require a primary care referral for specialists. EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) plans cover network providers only, generally without referral requirements. PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans cover out-of-network care at a higher cost and do not require referrals. POS (Point of Service) plans combine HMO-style referrals with partial out-of-network coverage.
Where does this insurance data come from and how current is it?
Plan participation is compiled from the official CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year and refreshed as CMS publishes updated files. Networks change during the year, so always verify coverage with the insurance company or the provider's office before scheduling care.
