Joseph Mcelwee, MD
NPI 1164442299 · Family Medicine Physician · Anderson, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Mcelwee, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Anderson, SC (NPI 1164442299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164442299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13610 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
383 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $87 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 43 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 19 | $127 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 16 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 96 | 17 |
| Alprazolam | 73 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 51 | 11 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 46 | 12 |
| Lorazepam | 45 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 39 | — |
| Aripiprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2000 E Greenville St Ste 1500Anderson, SC 29621-1719Phone: (864) 512-5404Fax: (864) 226-5647
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2023-01-05
- Certified
- 2023-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Mcelwee's NPI number?
- Joseph Mcelwee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164442299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Mcelwee's specialty?
- Joseph Mcelwee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Mcelwee located?
- Joseph Mcelwee's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 E Greenville St, Anderson, SC 29621-1580.
- What is Joseph Mcelwee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Mcelwee is (864) 512-1475.
- Does Joseph Mcelwee accept Medicare?
- Joseph Mcelwee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Mcelwee's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Mcelwee's NPI (1164442299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.