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DR. RONALD ALEXANDER BESANDRE MD, PHD
NPI 1578247136
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Galveston, TX

Active since June 14, 2023PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 747-1883(409) 747-8579 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 4, 2025, Jun 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Ronald Alexander Besandre Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. RONALD ALEXANDER BESANDRE MD, PHD (NPI 1578247136) is an individual infectious disease provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10084427) and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578247136
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD ALEXANDER BESANDRECredential: MD, PHD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (409) 747-1883 · Fax (409) 747-8579
Phone(409) 747-1883
Fax(409) 747-8579
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1578247136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10084427
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10084427 (TX)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ronald Alexander Besandre Md, Phd 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 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Ronald Besandre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Besandre is 1578247136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2023.

Where is Ronald Besandre located?

Ronald Besandre practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 747-1883.

What is Ronald Besandre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Ronald Besandre enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Besandre is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Besandre was last updated on July 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.