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DENNIS TAMBE BESONG M.D.
NPI 1639514532
Family Medicine in Riverhead, NY

Active since May 06, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
35.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
34 COMMERCE AVE STE 1, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901(631) 727-1600(631) 591-3488 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2025, Jun 9, 2021, Sep 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dennis Tambe Besong M.d. NPPES

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

DENNIS TAMBE BESONG M.D. (NPI 1639514532) is an individual family medicine provider in Riverhead, New York, licensed in New York (306028) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639514532
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDENNIS TAMBE BESONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address34 COMMERCE AVE STE 1Riverhead, NY 11901-3118
Mailing Address34 Commerce Ave Ste 1Riverhead, NY 11901-3118 · (631) 727-1600 · Fax (631) 591-3488
Phone(631) 727-1600
Fax(631) 591-3488
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1639514532 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 306028✔ Licensed in FL · ME128732✔ Licensed in SC · 89229
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.
34 COMMERCE AVE STE 1, Riverhead, NY 11901
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dennis Tambe Besong M.d. 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 ID5395984363
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200905000060, I20230215001367
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Dennis Besong reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC
598 mi
Hospitalist
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 529 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003280108 (843) 692-1000
Fetter Health Care Network Inc
666 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1681 OLD HIGHWAY 6
Cross, SC 29436
NPI 1396859823 (843) 753-2334
Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC
685 mi
Family
6650 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275915522 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Of South Carolina PC
687 mi
Internal Medicine
2375 BAKER HOSPITAL BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316477896 (337) 991-9276

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
240 services224 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes 99236
This service involves a brief hospital stay for a serious health issue. Patients are admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 55 minutes. It allows for close monitoring and immediate treatment, ensuring optimal care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Petersburg, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100032
Location701 6th St SSaint Petersburg, FL 33701 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 11901 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
$105.06 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

35.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality23.97
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities20
Cost68.73

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%474 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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

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

POOJA PAUNIKAR
Family Medicine
34 COMMERCE AVE STE 1
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
Suffolk County (631) 727-1600

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 Dennis Besong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Besong is 1639514532. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2013.

Where is Dennis Besong located?

Dennis Besong practices at 34 Commerce Ave Ste 1, Riverhead, NY 11901. The listed phone number is (631) 727-1600.

What is Dennis Besong's specialty?

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

Is Dennis Besong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Besong 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dennis Besong's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dennis Besong reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC (Myrtle Beach, SC), Fetter Health Care Network Inc (Cross, SC), Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC (North Charleston, SC) and Curana Health Of South Carolina PC (North Charleston, SC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Dennis Besong's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dennis Besong accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Dennis Besong 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 Dennis Besong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Besong is affiliated with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Besong was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.