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Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD

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(Joel M. Phares, MD)

(697 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Cardiology (Heart Disease)

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1997)

Professional interests include: arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), and more.

1220 Trotwood Avenue Suite 401
Columbia, TN 38401

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD is a general practitioner in Columbia, TN specializing in general practice and cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Health.

Office Locations

1220 Trotwood Avenue Suite 401
Columbia, TN 38401

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3098 Campbell Station Parkway Suite 102
Spring Hill, TN 37174

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Some issues Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

cardioversion

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

elective external cardioversion

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardioversion, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), elective external cardioversion, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ambulatory cardiac monitoring

By Affordability:

ambulatory cardiac monitoring

ambulatory monitoring

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD performed more ambulatory cardiac monitoring procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and ambulatory monitoring that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	275
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	248
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
nuclear scan	56
stress testing	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	153

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2013 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	12
cardiac procedures	372
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	415
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	86
stress testing	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	185

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	815
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	157
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	36
cardiac procedures	944
cardioversion	12
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	747
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	133
stress testing	412
ultrasound (sonogram)	519
vascular procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1273
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	563
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	196
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	1293
cardioversion	23
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	829
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202
minimally invasive procedures	46
nuclear scan	129
stress testing	472
ultrasound (sonogram)	832
vascular procedures	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1510
Female	1634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2878
Black	214
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1282
From 75 to 84	1028
85 and over	444
Less than 65	390

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	28
cardiac procedures	1560
cardioversion	19
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	902
hospital care	182
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	48
nuclear scan	180
outpatient care	11
stress testing	613
ultrasound (sonogram)	962
vascular procedures	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	922
Female	931

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1710
Black	121
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	756
From 75 to 84	613
85 and over	231
Less than 65	253

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	19
cardiac procedures	1288
cardioversion	19
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	794
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	54
nuclear scan	127
stress testing	452
ultrasound (sonogram)	847
vascular procedures	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	840
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1592
Black	96
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	715
From 75 to 84	545
85 and over	239
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	14
cardiac procedures	1062
cardioversion	32
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	898
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
minimally invasive procedures	72
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	311
ultrasound (sonogram)	734
vascular procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	861

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1587
Black	87
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	695
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	233
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	22
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	1138
cardioversion	40
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	928
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
minimally invasive procedures	97
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	338
ultrasound (sonogram)	791
vascular procedures	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	954
Female	968

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1804
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	711
85 and over	274
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	31
blood draw	15
cardiac procedures	886
cardioversion	29
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	829
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	74
nuclear scan	72
stress testing	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	609
vascular procedures	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	852
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1539
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	698
From 75 to 84	599
85 and over	213
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	47
cardiac procedures	993
cardioversion	38
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	823
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	70
nuclear scan	88
stress testing	280
ultrasound (sonogram)	656
vascular procedures	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	962
Female	972

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1799
Black	79
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	819
From 75 to 84	726
85 and over	247
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	79
cardiac procedures	1841
cardioversion	36
doctor visit	891
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	61
nuclear scan	183
stress testing	580
ultrasound (sonogram)	1222

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1310
Female	1314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2459
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1087
From 75 to 84	1019
85 and over	368
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated as a general practitioner in Columbia, TN were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

ambulatory monitoring	29
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	1059
cardioversion	25
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	754
hospital care	163
inpatient care	162
minimally invasive procedures	57
nuclear scan	112
outpatient care	11
stress testing	363
ultrasound (sonogram)	682
vascular procedures	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD.

**Gender**
Male	837
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	89
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1586
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	595
85 and over	236
Less than 65	175
65 to 74	702

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1997)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Williamson Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 697 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbia, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-10-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He's a good doctor but was in a hurry, rushed thru the instructions but when I asked to clarify he said it'll be on the print out.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great work and help.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel M. Phares, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$70,124 JARDIANCE $67,663	Pradaxa $2,360	$101
Boston Scientific Corporation	$33,074 WATCHMAN $19,823	WATCHMAN Access System $12,746	Watchman Device $306	WATCHMAN FLX $182	EKOSONIC $16
Lilly USA, LLC	$16,761 JARDIANCE $16,447	Effient $314
Amgen Inc.	$585 Repatha $566	$19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$510 LEQVIO $275	ENTRESTO $235
Other	$1,616 LifeVest $493	Effient $271	BRILINTA $197	Ranexa $187	XARELTO $83	Other $385

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$108,198
Food and Beverage	$10,615
Travel and Lodging	$3,845
Education	$13

Biography

Dr. Joel Phares is a general practice and cardiology (heart disease) specialist in Columbia, TN, Spring Hill, TN, and Nashville, TN. Dr. Phares's areas of clinical interest consist of atrial flutter, atherosclerosis, and angina. The average patient rating for Dr. Phares is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at Wright-Patterson Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is affiliated with Williamson Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Columbia, TN.