Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Tyler, TX

Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Tyler, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 222 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 509-2492.

Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H4166) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1144209354.

Contact Information

Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD
222 E. Fifth Street,
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 509-2492
(903) 617-6122

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paula Alinda Bessonett
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location222 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144209354
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/30/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931178670
  • Enrollment ID: I20040929000365

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144209354NPI-NPPES
139617820MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine H4166 (Texas)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H4166 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD
Po Box 131736,
Tyler, TX 75713

Ph: (903) 509-2492
Dr Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD
222 E. Fifth Street,
Tyler, TX 75701

Ph: (903) 509-2492

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