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JOSEPH CHARLES BESSLER MD
NPI 1306850276
Internal Medicine in Lancaster, VA

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
36 LIVELY OAKS RD, LANCASTER, VA 22503(804) 462-5155(804) 462-5922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph Charles Bessler Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH CHARLES BESSLER MD (NPI 1306850276) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lancaster, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101050480) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bon Secours St Marys Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306850276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH CHARLES BESSLERCredential: MD
Location Address36 LIVELY OAKS RDLancaster, VA 22503
Mailing Address1415 Riverwood DrLancaster, VA 22503-2320 · (804) 435-0757 · Fax (804) 435-6695
Phone(804) 462-5155
Fax(804) 462-5922
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2015
✔ NPI 1306850276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101050480
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
36 LIVELY OAKS RD, Lancaster, VA 22503
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Other Identifiers 10

Other04-00897VA · United Healthcare
Medicare UPINE29386VA
Other4572801VA · Aetna
Medicaid6009123VA
Medicare PINVVG838AVA
Medicare PINVVG838DVA
Medicare PINVVG838BVA
Other088753VA · Bc/bs
Other541083104VA · Southern Health
Medicare PINVVG838CVA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Charles Bessler Md 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 ID2365639424
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101215000497
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490059
Location5801 Bremo RdRichmond, VA 23226 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mechanicsville, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490069
Location8260 Atlee RoadMechanicsville, VA 23116 · Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tappahannock, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490084
Location618 Hospital RoadTappahannock, VA 22560 · Essex County
Emergency services

Rappahannock General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kilmarnock, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491308
Location101 Harris RoadKilmarnock, VA 22482 · Lancaster County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 22503 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
51%336 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
7%57 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
48%676 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
60%685 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
62%264 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
1%318 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 10

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers71 claims187 services$6.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers22 claims29 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers12 claims12 services$49.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims78 services$2.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers46 claims46 services$16.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers47 claims47 services$98.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Joseph Bessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bessler is 1306850276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Joseph Bessler located?

Joseph Bessler practices at 36 Lively Oaks Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503. The listed phone number is (804) 462-5155.

What is Joseph Bessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joseph Bessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Bessler 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.

Is Joseph Bessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Bessler is affiliated with Bon Secours St Marys Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Vcu Health Tappahannock Hospital and Rappahannock General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bessler was last updated on June 1, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.