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DR. JOEL I. BESSOFF MD
NPI 1669438032
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Memphis, TN

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

Active since April 25, 2006

1910 NONCONNAH BLVD, SUITE 120, MEMPHIS, TN 38132(901) 448-2300(901) 448-6657 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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Individual
Male
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

About JOEL BESSOFF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joel Bessoff, an internist established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669438032 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number 39010 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.

NPI: 1669438032 Verify this NPI
Provider Name: DR. JOEL I. BESSOFF MD
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 1910 NONCONNAH BLVD SUITE 120 MEMPHIS, TN 38132
Location Phone: (901) 448-2300
Location Fax: (901) 448-6657
Mailing Address: 66 N PAULINE ST SUITE 206 MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Mailing Phone: (901) 448-7642
Mailing Fax: (901) 448-8015
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 04-25-2006
Last Update Date: 07-13-2026
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An internist like Joel Bessoff is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification: Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Taxonomy Code: 207RG0100X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 39010
License State: TN
Taxonomy Description: An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Identifier	Type / Code	Identifier State	Identifier Issuer
3898592	MEDICAID (05)	TN