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GAIL E. BESNER M.D.
NPI 1982653309
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Columbus, OH

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
555 S 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-6200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2024, Dec 9, 2022, Feb 22, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Gail E. Besner M.d. NPPES

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

GAIL E. BESNER M.D. (NPI 1982653309) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35061786) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982653309
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameGAIL E. BESNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address555 S 18TH STColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-6200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1982653309 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35061786
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 35061786 (OH)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 35061786 (OH)
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 1455 Executive Campus DrWesterville, OH 43082-8870 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 2536 S Trimble RdMansfield, OH 44906-3418 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 35665 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017-2159 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 42213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608-2603 · Phone (419) 251-4300
Location 52222 Cherry St Ste 1800Toledo, OH 43608-2679 · Phone (419) 251-4300
Location 626 Hospital DrAthens, OH 45701-2471 · Phone (614) 722-2200

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0839936OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gail E. Besner M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Gail Besner reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Children's Surgical Associates, Corporation
0.1 mi
Pediatric Surgery
700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 211 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417905324 (614) 722-2000
Nationwide Children's Hospital
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 976 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851179873 (614) 722-2055
Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC
122 mi
Pediatrics
2213 CHERRY ST
Toledo, OH 43608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033709100 (419) 251-3232

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

LORIE D HAMIWKA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4634
DR. ERIC STEVE MULL D.O
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
JOHN DONALD MAHAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4362
ROBERT DAVID MURRAY MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4089
BENEDICTA G ENRILE MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2438
WILLIAM MATTHEW SMILEY DO
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-4950
SARAH K. DRIESBACH FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
KENDRA ELAINE BRUNNER APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Gail Besner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gail Besner is 1982653309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Gail Besner located?

Gail Besner practices at 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-6200.

What is Gail Besner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is Gail Besner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gail Besner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gail Besner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gail Besner reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Children's Surgical Associates, Corporation (Columbus, OH), Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) and Northwest Pediatric Specialists, LLC (Toledo, OH). 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 Gail Besner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gail Besner accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Gail Besner 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gail Besner was last updated on November 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.