Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Gammel, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Georgetown, SC

  • NPI 1982606646
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
606 Black River RD
Georgetown, SC 294403304
(843) 527-7000
Additional location
4070 Highway 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 295765033
(843) 652-1000
fax (843) 520-8403
Mailing address
Po Box 421718
Georgetown, SC 294421718

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2025
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #21710
Medicaid
SC #217107

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982606646. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
646
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$77,277
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 294 287 $115
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 146 145 $168
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 130 129 $67
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 46 46 $197
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 30 30 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Georgetown Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
182
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$1,031
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 34 34 $68
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 22 21 $157
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 19 19 $250
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 19 19 $64
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 17 17 $82
Cephalexin Generic 16 16 $106
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $61
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 16 16 $84
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 12 12 $80
Meclizine Hcl Generic 11 11 $81

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Gammel's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Gammel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Georgetown, SC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Gammel practice?
Dr. Joseph Gammel practices at 606 Black River RD, Georgetown, SC 294403304. Office phone: 8435277000.
What is Dr. Joseph Gammel's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Gammel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982606646, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Gammel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Gammel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Gammel 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); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.