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DR. JOYCE PFEIFER GOETSCH M.D.
NPI 1629395082
Internal Medicine in Athens, AL

Active since April 26, 2010PECOS Enrolled
1005 W MARKET ST, STE B, ATHENS, AL 35611(256) 230-3061(256) 230-3009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2018, Apr 21, 2017, Nov 3, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joyce Pfeifer Goetsch M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOYCE PFEIFER GOETSCH M.D. (NPI 1629395082) is an individual internal medicine provider in Athens, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (21731) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629395082
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOYCE PFEIFER GOETSCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1005 W MARKET ST, STE BAthens, AL 35611-2454
Mailing AddressPo Box 18488Huntsville, AL 35804-8488 · (256) 534-8659 · Fax (256) 533-0276
Phone(256) 230-3061
Fax(256) 230-3009
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1629395082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 21731
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1005 W MARKET ST, Athens, AL 35611
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Other Identifiers 1

Other21731AL · State Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joyce Pfeifer Goetsch M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joyce Goetsch reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

American Family Care, LLC
2.4 mi
Primary Care
1285 HWY 72 EAST
Athens, AL 35611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 660 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629470356 (256) 278-3004
Quality Of Life Health Services, Inc
46 mi
Community Health
2016 MAIN AVE SW
Cullman, AL 35055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467402768 (256) 492-0131
Rural Urgent Care LLC
85 mi
Urgent Care
1925 W MAIN ST STE 120
Centre, AL 35960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 276 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932586476 (205) 545-5088
Dhhs,phs,naihs,gallup Indian Medical Center
1,226 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
3720 CHURCH ROCK ST
Gallup, NM 87301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 618 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245409960 (505) 722-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35611 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
40%119 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
37%59 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
50%263 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER BUNYAN COLE M.D.
Family Medicine
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE B
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 230-3061
CARLOTA OB GYN P.C.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 9
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-3100
DR. R KEITH HILL MD
Specialist
1005 W MARKET ST, STE 8
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-1650
DR. SAM F FRANKEL MD
Specialist
1005 W MARKET ST, STE 8
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-1650
DENTAL ASSOCIATES OF ATHENS, LLC
Dentist (General Practice)
1005 W MARKET ST
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-1404
DR. OLIVER ESQUIVEL CARLOTA M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 17
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-3100
MR. LYNN BROWN BOYER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 11
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 262-2178
SAMANTHA CLARK ROSS M.D.
Family Medicine
1005 W MARKET ST, SUITE 7
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 262-6680

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 Joyce Goetsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joyce Goetsch is 1629395082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2010.

Where is Joyce Goetsch located?

Joyce Goetsch practices at 1005 W Market St Ste B, Athens, AL 35611. The listed phone number is (256) 230-3061.

What is Joyce Goetsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joyce Goetsch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joyce Goetsch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joyce Goetsch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joyce Goetsch reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: American Family Care, LLC (Athens, AL), Quality Of Life Health Services, Inc (Cullman, AL), Rural Urgent Care LLC (Centre, AL) and Dhhs,phs,naihs,gallup Indian Medical Center (Gallup, NM). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joyce Goetsch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joyce Goetsch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joyce Goetsch 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joyce Goetsch was last updated on March 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.