Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph McNelis, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Shelby, NC
- NPI 1538179734
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 5 locations .
- Primary practice
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808 N Washington St
Shelby, NC 281503858
(980) 487-1400 - Additional location
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1000 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 282035812
(704) 355-2000 - Additional location
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1100 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 282035814
(704) 355-4300 - Additional location
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201 E Grover St
Shelby, NC 281503917
(980) 487-3000 - Additional location
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2301 US Highway 74 W
Wadesboro, NC 281707554
(704) 994-4500 - Mailing address
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Po Box 19305
Charlotte, NC 282199305
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 25, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2022-00831
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538179734. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
766
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,426
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 160 | 157 | $66 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 124 | 117 | $124 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 102 | 58 | $75 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 97 | 97 | $237 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 78 | 77 | $142 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 31 | $121 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 32 | 32 | $154 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 24 | 24 | $118 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 24 | 24 | $238 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 21 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
143
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$3,863
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 46 | 28 | $607 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 29 | 28 | $457 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 27 | 26 | $573 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $427 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $180 |
| Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $1,619 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph McNelis's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph McNelis practices Gastroenterology Physician in Shelby, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph McNelis practice?
Dr. Joseph McNelis practices at 808 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 281503858. Office phone: 9804871400.
What is Dr. Joseph McNelis's NPI?
Dr. Joseph McNelis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538179734, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph McNelis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph McNelis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph McNelis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.