Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Betcher, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Muskegon, MI

  • NPI 1730443607
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Mercy Health Hackley Campus, 1700 Clinton St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 728-4601
Additional location
1500 East Medical Center Dr, B1 Floor University Hospital Recp Emergency
Ann Arbor, MI 481095301
(734) 936-6666
Additional location
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus, 72 S State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2156
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Additional location
Mercy Health Mercy Campus, 1540 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 672-2000
Mailing address
Lake Michigan Emergency Specialists, PLLC, 1700 Clinton St
Muskegon, MI 49442

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301100636

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730443607. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
259
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$34,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 105 101 $118
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 65 64 $170
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 41 41 $207
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 35 35 $70
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 13 13 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in Muskegon Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare INC 1 $22.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
127
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$879
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 26 26 $324
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 24 $89
Prednisone Generic 22 22 $32
Azithromycin Generic 16 16 $68
Cephalexin Generic 15 15 $102
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 13 13 $244
Methocarbamol Generic 11 11 $21

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Betcher's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Betcher practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Muskegon, MI.
Where does Dr. Joseph Betcher practice?
Dr. Joseph Betcher practices at Mercy Health Hackley Campus, Muskegon, MI 49442. Office phone: 2317284601.
What is Dr. Joseph Betcher's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Betcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730443607, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Betcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Betcher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Betcher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.