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MRS. KAREN ELIZABETH BESLER D.D.S.
NPI 1629140751
Dentist - General Practice in Cedar Rapids, IA

Active since November 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1055 3RD AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403(319) 363-0267(319) 363-0260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Besler D.d.s. NPPES

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

MRS. KAREN ELIZABETH BESLER D.D.S. (NPI 1629140751) is an individual general practice provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (08085) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629140751
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KAREN ELIZABETH BESLERCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address1055 3RD AVE SECedar Rapids, IA 52403-2409
Mailing Address1055 3rd Ave SeCedar Rapids, IA 52403-2409 · (319) 363-0267 · Fax (319) 363-0260
Phone(319) 363-0267
Fax(319) 363-0260
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1629140751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 08085
Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

1055 3RD AVE SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0438747IA
Other1439905IA · United Concordia

Accepted Insurance

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

Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Besler D.d.s. 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 52403 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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 Karen Besler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Besler is 1629140751. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2006.

Where is Karen Besler located?

Karen Besler practices at 1055 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. The listed phone number is (319) 363-0267.

What is Karen Besler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Karen Besler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Besler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Karen Besler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Karen Besler 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 Karen Besler was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.