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RUSSEL E BESSELL OD
NPI 1487693883
Optometrist in Hampton, VA

Active since June 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1613 HARDY CASH DR, HAMPTON, VA 23666(757) 229-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Russel E Bessell Od NPPES

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

RUSSEL E BESSELL OD (NPI 1487693883) is an individual optometrist in Hampton, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0618000154) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487693883
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSEL E BESSELLCredential: OD
Location Address1613 HARDY CASH DRHampton, VA 23666-2414
Mailing AddressPo Box 1290Forest, VA 24551-1290 · (434) 385-5600 · Fax (434) 455-7172
Phone(757) 229-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2020
✔ NPI 1487693883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0618000154
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1613 HARDY CASH DR, Hampton, VA 23666
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12801 Boulevard Ste CColonial Heights, VA 23834-2323 · Phone (804) 285-0680
Location 25215 Monticello AveWilliamsburg, VA 23188-8232 · Phone (757) 229-4000
Location 32010 BREMO RD, STE 128RICHMOND, VA 23226-2444 · Phone (804) 285-0680 · Fax (804) 282-6365
Location 4315 Furr StSouth Hill, VA 23970-9500 · Phone (804) 285-0680

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid010117585VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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)

Russel E Bessell Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23666 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
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

POSITIVE INTERVENTION SERVICES
Community/Behavioral Health
1613 HARDY CASH DR
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Hampton City (757) 224-2000
MS. BARBARA THOMPSON ROGISTER LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
1613 HARDY CASH DR
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Hampton City (757) 595-2727
NEW SEASON CLINICAL SERVICES
Community/Behavioral Health
1613 HARDY CASH DR
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Hampton City (757) 595-2727
MRS. DELORES THOMAS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1613 HARDY CASH DR
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Hampton City (757) 595-2727
NEW SEASON CLINICAL SERVICES LLC
Community/Behavioral Health
1613 HARDY CASH DR
HAMPTON, VA 23666
Hampton City (757) 595-2727

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 Russel Bessell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russel Bessell is 1487693883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Where is Russel Bessell located?

Russel Bessell practices at 1613 Hardy Cash Dr, Hampton, VA 23666. The listed phone number is (757) 229-4000.

What is Russel Bessell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Russel Bessell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russel Bessell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Russel Bessell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Russel Bessell 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russel Bessell was last updated on May 8, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.