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DR. JOSEPH ALAN BETCHER M.D.
NPI 1730443607
Emergency Medicine in Muskegon, MI

Active since June 26, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MERCY HEALTH HACKLEY CAMPUS, 1700 CLINTON ST, MUSKEGON, MI 49442(231) 728-4601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Aug 4, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joseph Alan Betcher M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ALAN BETCHER M.D. (NPI 1730443607) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Muskegon, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301100636) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730443607
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ALAN BETCHERCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMERCY HEALTH HACKLEY CAMPUS, 1700 CLINTON STMuskegon, MI 49442
Mailing AddressLake Michigan Emergency Specialists, Pllc, 1700 Clinton StMuskegon, MI 49442 · (231) 728-4601
Phone(231) 728-4601
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1730443607 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301100636
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301100636 (MI)
MERCY HEALTH HACKLEY CAMPUS, Muskegon, MI 49442
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11500 East Medical Center Dr, B1 floor University Hospital Recp EmergencyAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5301 · Phone (734) 936-6666
Location 2Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus, 72 S State StShelby, MI 49455 · Phone (231) 861-2156
Location 3Mercy Health Mercy Campus, 1540 E Sherman BlvdMuskegon, MI 49444 · Phone (231) 672-2000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Alan Betcher M.d. 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 ID7911156005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160713001124
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
81 services81 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
74 services74 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Muskegon, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230066
Location1500 E Sherman BlvdMuskegon, MI 49441 · Muskegon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Haven, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number230174
Location1309 Sheldon RdGrand Haven, MI 49417 · Ottawa County
Emergency services

Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus

Critical Access Hospitals · Shelby, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number231320
Location72 South State StreetShelby, MI 49455 · Oceana County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49442 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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 Joseph Betcher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Betcher is 1730443607. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2012.

Where is Joseph Betcher located?

Joseph Betcher practices at Mercy Health Hackley Campus 1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI 49442. The listed phone number is (231) 728-4601.

What is Joseph Betcher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Betcher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Betcher 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 Joseph Betcher accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Joseph Betcher 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 Joseph Betcher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Betcher is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital and Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Betcher was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.