Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Michael J. Gilbreath

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb)
35 BILL FRIES DR F
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 33+ Years Practicing
2.9K
Medicare Patients / yr
15
Procedures Billed
33
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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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Gilbreath

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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. Gilbreath is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 29926, SC — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Gilbreath Does

Dr. Gilbreath served 2,879 Medicare patients across 3,121 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 202% above the average Gastroenterology in South Carolina (955 patients across 169 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)922745
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)645645
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)361345
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)280278
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)260253

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Gilbreath 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. Gilbreath 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.

Coastal Carolina Hospital

Hardeeville, SC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Beaufort, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

Hilton Head Island, SC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Candler Hospital

Savannah, GA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 35 BILL FRIES DR F, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 82% 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

98.3807

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 29926, SC

If Dr. Gilbreath isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 29926, SC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kenneth R. MirkinGastroenterology5734.5 mi
Madeline R. RussellGastroenterology1.4K19.8 mi
Rodney S. CohenGastroenterology45897.1 mi
Arif A. AzizGastroenterology332322.3 mi
Yousif A. ElmoftiGastroenterology513322.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Gilbreath takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 29926, SC →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Gilbreath's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Michael J. Gilbreath: Common Questions

Does Dr. Gilbreath accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Gilbreath is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Gilbreath depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 29926, SC →
Where is Dr. Gilbreath's office?
Dr. Gilbreath practices at 35 BILL FRIES DR F, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Gilbreath accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 29926, SC to see available options.
Does Dr. Gilbreath offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Gilbreath as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Gilbreath?
Dr. Gilbreath graduated in 1993 and has been practicing for approximately 33 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Gilbreath treated 2,879 Medicare patients across 15 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Gilbreath 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 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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