Quick answers
- Does Joseph K. Betz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph K. Betz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph K. Betz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 131 Original Medicare patients and 308 services for Joseph K. Betz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph K. Betz's NPI number?
- 1942463583. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph K. Betz, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 131 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 308 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)40 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)24 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety22%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph K. Betz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1613 N Atherton St, Suite B UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareState College, PA 16803 (814) 238‑1066
- 300 E Plank Rd, UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 946‑3801
- 4655 William Flynn Hwy, Suite 110 UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareAllison Park, PA 15101 (412) 486‑3027
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph K. Betz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ucmg LLC288 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in State College
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in State College, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ucmg LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942463583 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians