ANDREA H BESSINGER
NPI 1629354857
Physician Assistant in Charleston, SC

Active since November 02, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 797-5151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Andrea H Bessinger NPPES

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

ANDREA H BESSINGER (NPI 1629354857) is an individual physician assistant in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (TL1713) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629354857
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameANDREA H BESSINGER
Location Address9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DRCharleston, SC 29406-9126
Mailing Address9239 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406-9126 · (843) 797-5151
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2022
NPI 1629354857 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in SC · TL1713
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, Charleston, SC 29406

Accepted 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

Andrea H Bessinger 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 ID4981870680
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111230000185
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 2

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.

Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562
This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.
18 services18 patients
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 49505
Repair of a groin hernia is a procedure aimed at fixing an abnormal bulge that can occur in the area between your abdomen and thigh. This condition happens when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your lower abdominal wall. The repair procedure returns this tissue back to its proper place.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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

Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin
Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures with the indications for a first OR second generation cephalosporin prophylactic antibiotic, who had an order for a first OR second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial…
100%56 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.

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.

Surgery
9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Surgery
9239 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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 Andrea Bessinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrea Bessinger is 1629354857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2011.

Where is Andrea Bessinger located?

Andrea Bessinger practices at 9239 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 797-5151.

What is Andrea Bessinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Andrea Bessinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrea Bessinger 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 Andrea Bessinger accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Andrea Bessinger 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 Andrea Bessinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrea Bessinger is affiliated with Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrea Bessinger was last updated on February 10, 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.