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WHITNEY BESSE M.D.
NPI 1285877704
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New Haven, CT

Active since April 14, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
20 YORK ST, YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510(203) 688-5555(203) 688-4516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Whitney Besse M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WHITNEY BESSE M.D. (NPI 1285877704) is an individual nephrology provider in New Haven, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (55540) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285877704
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameWHITNEY BESSECredential: M.D.
Location Address20 YORK ST, YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITALNew Haven, CT 06510
Mailing Address20 York St, P.o. Box 208030New Haven, CT 06510-3220 · (203) 688-5555 · Fax (203) 688-4516
Phone(203) 688-5555
Fax(203) 688-4516
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2016
✔ NPI 1285877704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 55540
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
20 YORK ST, New Haven, CT 06510
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Whitney Besse M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5890082614
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160922000975
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
117 services48 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
29 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06510 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

73.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.84
Promoting Interoperability74
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.43

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AUDREY P SENIOR APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-5860
DR. YEISID F FIGUEREDO M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
20 YORK ST, DEPT OF NEONATOLOGY
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-2320
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-2046
TAYLOR KINGSTON
Dietitian, Registered
20 YORK ST, FOOD AND NUTRITION EPB806
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-9185
DR. TRAVIS DANIEL BONTRAGER MD
Hospitalist
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-1734
NEEHARIKA THOTTEMPUDI MBBS
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-4242
TERESA JOSEPH D.O.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 737-8894
MR. BRAD ST. MARTIN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 688-4242

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Whitney Besse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Whitney Besse is 1285877704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2009.

Where is Whitney Besse located?

Whitney Besse practices at 20 York St Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT 06510. The listed phone number is (203) 688-5555.

What is Whitney Besse's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Whitney Besse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Whitney Besse is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Whitney Besse was last updated on August 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.