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Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS

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(Joseph C. Moran, MD, FACS)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and General Practice

Ross University School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, colon surgery

208 Cox Boulevard Suite 201B
Goldsboro, NC 27534

(919) 734-1141

Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC specializing in general surgery and general practice. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC and UNC Health Wayne UNC Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

208 Cox Boulevard Suite 201B
Goldsboro, NC 27534

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Some issues Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2012 were bypass surgery, minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	34
doctor visit	254
gastrointestinal procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
weight management	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
doctor visit	183
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
weight management	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	47
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
doctor visit	126
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	18
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	98
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Goldsboro, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

bypass surgery	24
catheterization	23
doctor visit	105
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	4
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1997. He is certified by the Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (1997)

Board Certification: Surgery, Board Certified (2015)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC PHYSICIANS NETWORK LLC

UNC Health Wayne UNC Health Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Goldsboro, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Conrad Moran, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,000 LAP-BAND $1,000
Covidien Sales LLC	$394 ProGrip $248	Endo Stapling $68	Parietex $40	ReliaTack $37
Covidien LP	$106 Endo Stapling $106
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$52 Da Vinci Surgical System $52
Lilly USA, LLC	$45 GLYXAMBI $45
Other	$157 Echelon Circular $40	SonicBeat $23	EsophyX $22	BRILINTA $16	SYMBICORT $15	Other $41

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Food and Beverage	$535
Travel and Lodging	$218

Biography

Dr. Joseph Moran's areas of specialization are general practice and general surgery. Patients rated Dr. Moran highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), colon surgery, and upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Moran takes. He is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Moran is affiliated with UNC Health. His practice in Goldsboro, NC is open to new patients as reported by UNC Health.