JOEL MATTHIAS BIESTER MD
NPI 1386139624
Surgery in Augusta, GA

Active since June 28, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-8623(706) 721-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2024, Aug 24, 2023, May 8, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Joel Matthias Biester Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOEL MATTHIAS BIESTER MD (NPI 1386139624) is an individual surgery provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (100353) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386139624
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL MATTHIAS BIESTERCredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STREETAugusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address1120 15th St # Or6000Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813
Fax(706) 721-1459
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2024
NPI 1386139624 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 100353 Licensed in SC · 52662
Definition
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.
1120 15TH STREET, Augusta, GA 30912

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid526620SC
OtherSCP6317628SC · Medicare Pin

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel Matthias Biester Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284971623
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230515002224
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
45 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
27 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cherokee Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaffney, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420043
Location1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Pelham Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greer, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420103
Location250 Westmoreland RoadGreer, SC 29651 · Greenville County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Physician Assistant
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Family Medicine
1120 15TH STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Biester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Biester is 1386139624. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2018.

Where is Joel Biester located?

Joel Biester practices at 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-8623.

What is Joel Biester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Joel Biester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Biester is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joel Biester accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 6 other insurers list Joel Biester as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joel Biester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Biester is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center and Pelham Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Biester was last updated on July 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.