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DR. JOSEPH C HAND III M.D.
NPI 1922057660
Internal Medicine in Glennville, GA

Active since May 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
1002 N DOWNING MUSGROVE HWY, GLENNVILLE, GA 30427(912) 654-4599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph C Hand Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH C HAND III M.D. (NPI 1922057660) is an individual internal medicine provider in Glennville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (049984) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922057660
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH C HAND IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address1002 N DOWNING MUSGROVE HWYGlennville, GA 30427-8603
Mailing Address210e De Renne AveSavannah, GA 31405-6736 · (912) 644-5300 · Fax (912) 644-5260
Phone(912) 654-4599
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2015
✔ NPI 1922057660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 049984
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.
1002 N DOWNING MUSGROVE HWY, Glennville, GA 30427
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN11SCGHFGA
Medicaid000914009BGA
Medicare UPINH37285
Medicare PINP00335539

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph C Hand Iii 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 ID3971506049
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060810000182
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Hand reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tattnall Hospital Company, LLC
1.1 mi
Rural Health
1000B NORTH VETERANS BLVD
Glennville, GA 30427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972762508 (912) 654-4599
Southland Optim Screven Emergency Medical Services LLC
58 mi
Emergency Medicine
215 MIMS RD
Sylvania, GA 30467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174917157 (229) 236-0831
Southland Bainbridge Hospitalist Group, LLC
170 mi
Hospitalist
1500 E SHOTWELL ST
Bainbridge, GA 39819
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 145 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356735336 (229) 236-0831

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
659 services605 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.
123 services116 patients
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.
113 services106 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.
45 services41 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
33 services30 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

East Georgia Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Statesboro, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110075
Location1499 Fair RoadStatesboro, GA 30458 · Bulloch County
Emergency services

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vidalia, GA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110128
LocationOne Meadows ParkwayVidalia, GA 30474 · Toombs County
Emergency services

Optim Medical Center - Tattnall

Critical Access Hospitals · Reidsville, GA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number111323
Location247 S Main StreetReidsville, GA 30453 · Tattnall County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30427 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

73.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.9
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost40.54

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

TATTNALL HEALTHCARE LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1002 N DOWNING MUSGROVE HWY
GLENNVILLE, GA 30427
Tattnall County (912) 654-4599

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 Hand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Hand is 1922057660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2006.

Where is Joseph Hand located?

Joseph Hand practices at 1002 N Downing Musgrove Hwy, Glennville, GA 30427. The listed phone number is (912) 654-4599.

What is Joseph Hand's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Hand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Hand 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Hand's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Hand reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tattnall Hospital Company, LLC (Glennville, GA), Southland Optim Screven Emergency Medical Services LLC (Sylvania, GA) and Southland Bainbridge Hospitalist Group, LLC (Bainbridge, GA). 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 Joseph Hand's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Hand accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Joseph Hand 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 Hand affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Hand is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Memorial Health Meadows Hospital and Optim Medical Center - Tattnall.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Hand was last updated on November 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.