Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Joseph W. Beets

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
890 W FARIS RD
SUITE 550
Greenville, SC 29605
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 35+ Years Practicing
552
Medicare Patients / yr
11
Procedures Billed
35
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for South Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Beets is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29605, SC — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Beets Does

Dr. Beets served 552 Medicare patients across 575 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 42% below the average Gastroenterology in South Carolina (955 patients across 169 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)163162
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)122121
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)9999
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)4343
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)4026

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Beets billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Beets is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Spartanburg, SC
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Greenville, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

Simpsonville, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg, SC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Beets practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Beets offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 890 W FARIS RD, SUITE 550, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: (864) 455-6800

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 88% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

63.5583

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 29605, SC

If Dr. Beets isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 29605, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
David I. GainesGastroenterology1.2K<1 mi
Joseph S. LebelGastroenterology1.2K<1 mi
Stephen P. BrackbillGastroenterology1.3K<1 mi
Christopher J. FyockGastroenterology1.2K<1 mi
Ayub MerchantGastroenterology1.3K<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Joseph W. Beets: Common Questions

Does Dr. Beets accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Beets is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Beets depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29605, SC →
Where is Dr. Beets's office?
Dr. Beets practices at 890 W FARIS RD, SUITE 550, Greenville, SC 29605. Phone: (864) 455-6800.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Beets accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (864) 455-6800 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29605, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Beets offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Beets as offering telehealth. Call the office at (864) 455-6800 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Beets?
Dr. Beets graduated in 1991 and has been practicing for approximately 35 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Beets treated 552 Medicare patients across 11 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Beets is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (864) 455-6800 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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