Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey
Dr. Joseph C. Empey
Last updated: Feb 16, 2023

Dr. Joseph C. Empey

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 18 years
  • Graduated from: George Washington University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2003
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1205058294

Dr. Joseph C. Empey M.D.

Anesthesiologist

He is located at 617 East Riverside Drive Suite 301 in St George, UT 84790. Can help patients with the following: General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205058294. Appointment can be made via the phone number (435) 216-7000. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey, being an anesthesiologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joseph C. Empey.

  • General Anesthesia
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Sedation
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph C. Empey

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joseph C. Empey as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Select Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 21 plans from Select Health
Select Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Expanded Bronze Standardized Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Platinum HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Silver 6000 Medical Deductible w/Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Med Gold 1500 Medical Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Signature Benchmark Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Signature Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Signature Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Signature Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Expanded Bronze Select Copay Plan HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Gold Standardized Plan HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Platinum HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Platinum Standardized Plan HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Silver 5900 Medical Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Benchmark Silver Standardized Plan HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Expanded Bronze 6900 Medical Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Gold 1500 Medical Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Value Silver 3000 Medical Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

University of Utah Health Plans

Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from University of Utah Health Plans
University of Utah Health Plans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Healthy Premier Bronze HSA EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Gold Copay Office Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Silver Copay Office Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Premier Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joseph C. Empey is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Joseph C. Empey is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology .

Bills through: Desert Pain Specialists Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Boston Scientific $1081
Vertiflex $907
St. Jude Medical $414

Other

Food and Beverage $3284
Travel and Lodging $766
Consulting $64

Studies

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2003

Affiliated practices

Desert Pain Specialists
617 East Riverside Drive
St. George, 84790 UT
(435) 216-7000
Coral Desert Orthopaedic Spine
1490 East Foremaster Drive
St. George, 84790 UT
(435) 656-8366

Affiliated hospitals

DIXIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1380 EAST MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
ST GEORGE, 84790 UT
(435) 251-2100

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey is affiliated with Desert Pain Specialists. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey?

Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey's office is located at 617 East Riverside Drive Suite 301 in St George, UT 84790.

Does Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey accept patients with University of Utah Health Plans?

Yes, Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey is listed in-network for University of Utah Health Plans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey is affiliated with DIXIE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

What conditions does Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey treat?

Dr. Joseph Courtney Empey provides treatment for General Anesthesia, Pain Medication Management, Regional Anesthesia, Sedation, Wrist Surgery.