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Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1977)

Professional interests include: deep vein thrombosis (DVT), hypertension (high blood pressure), peripheral vascular disease, and more.

800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 829-3523

Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD is an internist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1977 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH and UNIVERSITY OF PENN-MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

2240 S 3rd Street Floor 2
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Address:

800 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Some issues Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD can help you with:

Mononucleosis (Mono)

Mononucleosis, frequently called ''mono,'' is a viral infection that causes fatigue, fever, swollen lymph glands, and sore throat. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), spread through saliva, is the primary virus that leads to mono. Mono is most common in teenagers and young adults, where EBV is often transmitted through kissing or sharing drinks. For this reason, mono is colloquially referred to as ''the kissing disease.'' Mononucleosis usually resolves on its own; however, recovery from mono can take from several days to several weeks. Some young adults may continue to experience extreme fatigue from mono for months, often requiring a semester home from school.

Mononucleosis happens in three stages:

During the initial stage, those with mono may experience few symptoms as EBV replicates in the body. Symptoms such as headaches and body aches are often misattributed to allergies or stress. People with mono may continue performing their daily activities and attending school, leading to increased transmission of the virus to others. The initial stage lasts for about five to fourteen days.

During the acute stage, mono symptoms intensify and may include the enlargement of the spleen, a sore throat, fatigue, liver issues, and skin rashes. The mono infection is at its worst in this stage.

Lastly, the convalescent stage is when recovery begins. This period of healing can last from two to six months.

Mono can be detected by a physical exam; physicians can diagnose mono by checking for inflamed lymph nodes, tonsils, or spleens. Blood antibody tests may also help diagnose mono by revealing antibodies in the blood that were formed as a response to the Epstein-Barr virus. Elevated levels of white blood cells can also suggest that a patient has mono.

There are no medications specifically for mono or the Epstein-Barr virus, and patients are advised to rest and avoid strenuous exercise. Drinking plenty of fluids, eating a healthy diet, and taking anti-inflammatory ibuprofen (motrin) may also help people who are afflicted with mono feel better.

People with mono should take precautions to avoid spreading the condition to others. They can prevent infection by not sharing glasses, food, and utensils with others until they fully recover.

blood draw	127
doctor visit	301
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
preventive care	48
vaccines	48

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

blood draw	93
doctor visit	309
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

blood draw	105
doctor visit	317
preventive care	102
vaccines	102

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	30
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

blood draw	82
doctor visit	278
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
preventive care	57
vaccines	57

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

blood draw	76
doctor visit	269
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
preventive care	42
vaccines	42

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	17
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

blood draw	66
doctor visit	291
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

doctor visit	60
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	17
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	84
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD treated as an internist in Philadelphia, PA were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and hospital care.

blood draw	91
doctor visit	214
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
preventive care	56
vaccines	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD.

**Gender**
Female	49
Male	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	25
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Geriatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Geriatrics

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF PENN-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. Joel Sam Betesh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, MultiPlan, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare, Humana, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS and Personal Choice 65.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joel Sam Betesh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

MultiPlan

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Workers' Compensation

Aetna Medicare

Humana

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

Personal Choice 65

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Exact Sciences Corporation	$55 Cologuard Collection Kit $55
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$14 NON-PRODUCT $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$55
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Joel Betesh's medical specialty is geriatrics (elderly care). Clinical interests for Dr. Betesh include primary care, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure). He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, MultiPlan, and Blue California. Dr. Betesh studied medicine at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Betesh trained at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has a closed panel according to Jefferson Health.

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