DR. SAMANTHA L BESSEGA MD
NPI 1972574325
Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, CA
NPI Status: Active since February 01, 2006
Contact Information
4440 CALLE REAL
SANTA BARBARA, CA
ZIP 93110
Phone: (805) 683-1491
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About SAMANTHA BESSEGA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samantha Bessega, an internist established in Santa Barbara, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972574325 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number ME98891 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1972574325
- Provider Name
- DR. SAMANTHA L BESSEGA MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4440 CALLE REAL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
- Location Phone
- (805) 683-1491
- Mailing Address
- 4440 CALLE REAL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110
- Mailing Phone
- (805) 683-1491
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-01-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-24-2020
- Code Navigator
An internist like Samantha Bessega 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.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 39184 State St Tri-City Health Center
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 713-6690
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME98891
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | C55105 (CA) |
| 2 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 214145 (MA) |
| 3 | 207RI0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 214145 (MA) |
| 4 | 207RI0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | ME98891 (FL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1305557 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| 8796861 | OTHER (01) | CIGNA | |
| 042881348 | OTHER (01) | CHOICECARE | |
| J27740 | OTHER (01) | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | |
| 042881348 | OTHER (01) | ONE HEALTH | |
| 0033095 | OTHER (01) | NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN | |
| 042881348 | OTHER (01) | UNICARE | |
| 80909 | OTHER (01) | FALLON | |
| 469890 | OTHER (01) | TUFTS | |
| AA14488 | OTHER (01) | HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR | |
| 042881348 | OTHER (01) | BEECH STREET | |
| 3645499 | OTHER (01) | AETNA | |
| 970501 | OTHER (01) | NETWORK HEALTH | |
| CZ148Z | OTHER (01) | FL | MEDICARE PTAN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Samantha Bessega is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 93110 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $139.99
- Minimum New Patient Price $62.01
- Maximum New Patient Price $184.4
- Average New Patient Copayment $34.99
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.5
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.1
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $108.26
- Minimum Established Patient Price $20.6
- Maximum Established Patient Price $151.2
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.06
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.15
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.8
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1972574325, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972574325, enumerated as an "individual" on February 01, 2006.
The provider is located at 4440 CALLE REAL SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 and the phone number is (805) 683-1491.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
