Dr Charles D Bess, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Keyser, WV

Dr Charles D Bess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Keyser, West Virginia. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Potomac Valley Hospital Of Wva, Inc and his current practice location is 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 788-6422.

Dr Charles D Bess is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 17588) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528069614.

Contact Information

Dr Charles D Bess, MD
514 New Creek Hwy,
Keyser, WV 26726-9526
(304) 788-6422
(304) 788-6555

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles D Bess
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles D Bess attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528069614
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/07/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951350057
  • Enrollment ID: I20050215000982

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles D Bess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528069614NPI-NPPES
0053885000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 17588 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wvu Medicine Home Health United Hospital CenterClarksburg, WVHome health agency
Potomac Valley HospitalKeyser, WVHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Charles D Bess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePotomac Valley Hospital Of Wva, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316054919
PECOS PAC ID: 8123917788
Enrollment ID: O20040311001344
Entity NameMineral County Board Of Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497822746
PECOS PAC ID: 7719144294
Enrollment ID: O20131022001884

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 Charles D Bess 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 Charles D Bess, MD
Po Box 944,
Keyser, WV 26726-0944

Ph: (304) 788-6462
Dr Charles D Bess, MD
514 New Creek Hwy,
Keyser, WV 26726-9526

Ph: (304) 788-6422

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Family Medicine Doctors in Keyser, WV

Dr. William Scott Thomas, MD
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Phone: 304-788-9320    Fax: 304-788-9323
Jessica Fae Woy Gould, PA-C
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Dr. Anthony Saweikis, MD
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Phone: 304-788-0400    Fax: 304-788-2750
Rhea See, FNP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 240 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 26726
Phone: 304-788-0400    Fax: 304-788-2750
Dr. Melissa Dawn Graves, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 167 S Mineral St, Suite 200, Keyser, WV 26726
Phone: 304-597-2494    Fax: 304-597-2497
Mrs. Teresa Diann Hines, FNP-BC
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Pin Oak Ln, Keyser, WV 26726
Phone: 304-359-3500    

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