NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1558964114 RPH
Verify on CMS → Antonio Bess, RPH
Pharmacist in Gulfport, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294,436 in Pharmacist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
35
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 127
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Antonio Bess, RPH filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pharmacist in Gulfport, Florida, prescribing 0% generic.
- 35
- Part D claims, 2024
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Antonio Bess, RPH
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1558964114), first enumerated 11/17/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 35 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Florida statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Antonio Bess, RPH's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: FLDOH annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1558964114 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1558964114
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MEGA 294K Pharmacist
- RX-TRACE 35
- BOOK-MID 19,484 in Florida
- PHOTO-ENUM Harriet Weir · 2020
Antonio Bess, RPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
35 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Antonio Bess, RPH?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
35 72% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pharmacist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558964114 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | RPH |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2020 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Antonio Bess, RPH. To verify Antonio Bess, RPH's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Antonio Bess, RPH - brand share 100.0%
Pharmacist average
100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 35 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
35
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 35
- Total Day Supply
- 35
- Brand vs Generic
- 100% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $0
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Antonio Bess, RPH fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
294,436
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Antonio Bess, RPH's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 127.
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bess, both outside Florida so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bess.
One of 19,484 Pharmacist providers enrolled in Florida, 5 are shown here.
Leigh (couey) Holderfield
Pensacola, FL
Dr. Erika Aaron
PHARM.D., RPH
Tampa, FL
Dr. Matthew Aaron
PHARM D
The Villages, FL
Alfred Abalihi
Zephyrhills, FL
Dr. Abdullah Abalkhail
PHARM D
Hollywood, FL
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antonio Bess, RPH's specialty? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Gulfport, Florida. Credentials: RPH.
How much does Antonio Bess, RPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Antonio Bess, RPH wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
Where is Antonio Bess, RPH located? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH is located at 5701 GULFPORT BLVD S, Gulfport, FL, 33707. Phone: (727) 344-3701.
What is Antonio Bess, RPH's NPI number? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558964114, issued on 11/17/2020.
Does Antonio Bess, RPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294,436 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Antonio Bess, RPH prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Antonio Bess, RPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Antonio Bess, RPH accept Medicare? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Antonio Bess, RPH's credentials? ▼
Antonio Bess, RPH's NPI is 1558964114 with credentials RPH. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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