Joel Bez, DO
NPI 1821060427 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Portage, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Bez, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Portage, MI (NPI 1821060427).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821060427
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- JB011338 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
433 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 155 | $249 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 38 | $258 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 37 | $134 |
| Injection of Substance Into Middle Or Upper Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62321 | 29 | $255 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 26 | $228 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 94 | 37 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 59 | 20 |
| Pregabalin | 50 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$727 across 31 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2013-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Bez's NPI number?
- Joel Bez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821060427, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Bez's specialty?
- Joel Bez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Bez located?
- Joel Bez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3770 Glenkerry Court, Portage, MI 49024.
- What is Joel Bez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Bez is (269) 329-2887.
- Does Joel Bez accept Medicare?
- Joel Bez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Bez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Bez's NPI (1821060427) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.