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EDET OKON BASSEY MD
NPI 1336123181
Internal Medicine in Columbus, GA

Active since December 05, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1041 TALBOTTON RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(706) 660-8825(706) 660-8897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Edet Okon Bassey Md NPPES

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

EDET OKON BASSEY MD (NPI 1336123181) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (044408) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336123181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameEDET OKON BASSEYCredential: MD
Location Address1041 TALBOTTON RDColumbus, GA 31904-8745
Mailing Address1041 Talbotton RdColumbus, GA 31904-8745 · (706) 660-8825 · Fax (706) 660-8897
Phone(706) 660-8825
Fax(706) 660-8897
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2010
✔ NPI 1336123181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 044408
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.
1041 TALBOTTON RD, Columbus, GA 31904
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified11BDTXWGA
Medicaid00807881CGA
Medicare UPING81322

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Edet Okon Bassey Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4082712757
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080304000072
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
198 services66 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
138 services61 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
26 services26 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110129
Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110200
Location100 Frist CourtColumbus, GA 31909 · Muscogee County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31904 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
23%40 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%39 patients
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
70%223 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
77%335 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
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
29%195 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%4,769 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
46%105 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%148 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%647 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
42%638 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
31%702 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
76%647 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%647 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
13%647 patients
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 3

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
5 suppliers15 claims30 services$5.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$42.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$6.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

COLUMBUS PRIMARY CARE INTERNAL MEDICINE PC
Internal Medicine
1041 TALBOTTON RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 660-8825
CAPSULE HEALTH LLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1041 TALBOTTON RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Muscogee County (706) 660-8825

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 Edet Bassey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edet Bassey is 1336123181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2005.

Where is Edet Bassey located?

Edet Bassey practices at 1041 Talbotton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (706) 660-8825.

What is Edet Bassey's specialty?

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

Is Edet Bassey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edet Bassey is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Edet Bassey accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Edet Bassey as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Edet Bassey affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edet Bassey is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edet Bassey was last updated on January 12, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.