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DR. CHARLES D BESS MD
NPI 1528069614
Family Medicine in Keyser, WV

Active since August 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
514 NEW CREEK HWY, KEYSER, WV 26726(304) 788-6422(304) 788-6555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Charles D Bess Md NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES D BESS MD (NPI 1528069614) is an individual family medicine provider in Keyser, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (17588) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528069614
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES D BESSCredential: MD
Location Address514 NEW CREEK HWYKeyser, WV 26726-9526
Mailing AddressPo Box 944Keyser, WV 26726-0944 · (304) 788-6462 · Fax (304) 788-6555
Phone(304) 788-6422
Fax(304) 788-6555
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1528069614 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 17588
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
514 NEW CREEK HWY, Keyser, WV 26726
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0053885000WV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Charles D Bess 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 ID1951350057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050215000982, I20221025000014
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 8

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
277 services216 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
109 services109 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
109 services109 patients
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.
54 services40 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.
47 services46 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
37 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cumberland, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210027
Location12500 Willowbrook RoadCumberland, MD 21502 · Allegany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Potomac Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Keyser, WV
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number511315
Location100 Pin Oak LaneKeyser, WV 26726 · Mineral County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26726 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
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
91%222 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
85%576 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
98%212 patients4/55-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.
69%2,821 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months
100%177 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
5%77 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
57%590 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
85%463 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
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…
97%1,031 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
99%747 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
98%590 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…
2%590 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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 13

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
6 suppliers42 claims101 services$6.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers25 claims33 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers11 claims21 services$1.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers14 claims14 services$19.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers15 claims15 services$16.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers25 claims68 services$2.12 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 3

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

ALLEGANY IMAGING, PC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
514 NEW CREEK HWY
KEYSER, WV 26726
Mineral County (304) 788-6462
CHARLES D BESS, MD PC
Family Medicine
514 NEW CREEK HWY
KEYSER, WV 26726
Mineral County (304) 788-6462
MRS. TERESA DIANN REXRODE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
514 NEW CREEK HWY
KEYSER, WV 26726
Mineral County (304) 359-3500

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 Charles Bess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bess is 1528069614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005.

Where is Charles Bess located?

Charles Bess practices at 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 26726. The listed phone number is (304) 788-6422.

What is Charles Bess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Charles Bess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Bess 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.

What insurance does Charles Bess accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Charles Bess 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 Charles Bess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Bess is affiliated with Western Maryland Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Bess was last updated on April 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.