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CAROLINE WAINRIGHT BESSEY MD
NPI 1962080374
Family Medicine in Hayesville, NC

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
241 CHURCH ST, HAYESVILLE, NC 28904(828) 389-6383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2024, Jun 13, 2024, Mar 30, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Caroline Wainright Bessey Md NPPES

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

CAROLINE WAINRIGHT BESSEY MD (NPI 1962080374) is an individual family medicine provider in Hayesville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202302995) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Union General Hospital, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962080374
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE WAINRIGHT BESSEYCredential: MD
Location Address241 CHURCH STHayesville, NC 28904-9688
Mailing AddressPo Box 1309Hayesville, NC 28904-1309 · (828) 389-6983 · Fax (828) 537-1221
Phone(828) 389-6383
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1962080374 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 202302995
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.
241 CHURCH ST, Hayesville, NC 28904
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Wainright Bessey Md 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 ID8224438973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722003378
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Union General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Blairsville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110051
Location35 Hospital RoadBlairsville, GA 30512 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chatuge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hiawassee, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number111324
Location110 S Main StreetHiawassee, GA 30546 · Towns County
Emergency services

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341328
Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28904 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 10

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

SALLY IRENE CODY FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
HOLLY CIARA MINGUS NOE FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
DR. TRAVIS WHITT WILLIAMS MD
Family Medicine
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
DANIEL FOSTER STROUP MD
Family Medicine
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
STEVEN ELYNN FRENCH PSYD
Psychologist
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
DR. JUSTIN DAVID ROBY M.D.
Family Medicine
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
CLAY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Family Medicine
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383
JOHN WILLIAM TUCKER PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
241 CHURCH ST
HAYESVILLE, NC 28904
Clay County (828) 389-6383

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 Caroline Bessey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Bessey is 1962080374. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Where is Caroline Bessey located?

Caroline Bessey practices at 241 Church St, Hayesville, NC 28904. The listed phone number is (828) 389-6383.

What is Caroline Bessey's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Bessey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Bessey 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 Caroline Bessey accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Caroline Bessey 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 Caroline Bessey affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Bessey is affiliated with Union General Hospital, Chatuge Regional Hospital and Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Bessey was last updated on July 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.