Joseph James Pierce, III, MD
Internal Medicine, Primary Care

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MUSC Health Internal Medicine - Lancaster - INT MED GME LANCASTER
838 West Meeting Street, Suite H
Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone
803-286-7703Fax
843-985-9372
Dr. Joseph James Pierce, III, M.D., brings a wealth of expertise in internal medicine, primary care, and geriatric health, underscored by his extensive training and professional experience. He is a board-certified internal medicine physician with additional certifications as a medical review officer from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM).
Dr. Pierce completed his Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine at Keesler Medical Center, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and specialization.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pierce has continually pursued further education and specialization, including post-graduate training in diabetes management and emergency room medicine and obtaining certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Pierce has served in various clinical and leadership roles across multiple health care settings. Notably, he has held positions such as Medical Director at Physicians Eldercare in Charlotte, NC, and as an Internist at prestigious institutions like Tenet Health in Richburg, SC, and Emerald Physicians in Hyannis, MA. His dedication to providing quality care extends to his tenure as Chief of Internal Medicine at various military bases, including Hoard AFB in Panama and Incirlik AB in Adana, Turkey.
Currently, Dr. Pierce serves as an Internist and Medical Review Officer at MUSC Health IInternal Medicine - Lancaster, continuing to deliver compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients. His unwavering commitment to excellence and diverse skill set establish him as a trusted health care professional within his community and beyond.
Dr. Pierce completed his Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine at Keesler Medical Center, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and specialization.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pierce has continually pursued further education and specialization, including post-graduate training in diabetes management and emergency room medicine and obtaining certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Pierce has served in various clinical and leadership roles across multiple health care settings. Notably, he has held positions such as Medical Director at Physicians Eldercare in Charlotte, NC, and as an Internist at prestigious institutions like Tenet Health in Richburg, SC, and Emerald Physicians in Hyannis, MA. His dedication to providing quality care extends to his tenure as Chief of Internal Medicine at various military bases, including Hoard AFB in Panama and Incirlik AB in Adana, Turkey.
Currently, Dr. Pierce serves as an Internist and Medical Review Officer at MUSC Health IInternal Medicine - Lancaster, continuing to deliver compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients. His unwavering commitment to excellence and diverse skill set establish him as a trusted health care professional within his community and beyond.

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Provider Information
Clinical Areas of Interest
Geriatric Care
Internal Medicine
Primary Care
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Keesler Medical Center
Internship, 1994
Medical College of Pennsylvania
Medical school, 1993
Keesler Medical Center
Residency, 1996
Certifications
Internal Medicine
Insurance Coverage
Insurance plans vary by individual. Please contact your insurance provider to check your coverage.
- Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
- Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- Aetna (Exclusive Choice)
- Aetna (Managed Choice)
- Aetna (Open Choice)
- Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
- Aetna Medicare
- AllWell by Absolute Total Care
- Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
- BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
- Blue Choice Blue Option (Marketplace)
- Blue Choice Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Clover Health
- Coventry
- Employers Health Network (EHN)
- First Choice Next
- First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
- First Health
- Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
- Healthy Blue Medicaid by Blue Choice
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO (Group Health Plan) (through March 31, 2025)
- Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31, 2025)
- Humana Medicare (through March 31, 2025)
- Medcost
- Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
- Tricare
- United HealthCare
- Veterans' Affairs Community Care Network (CCN)
- WellCare
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MUSC Health Internal Medicine - Lancaster - INT MED GME LANCASTER
838 West Meeting Street, Suite H Lancaster, SC 29720