2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1265426019 M.D.
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CINDY BESSON, M.D.

Gynecology Physician in AIKEN, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 538 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
47.1009/100
▼ 36 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$119.18
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CINDY BESSON, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AIKEN, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 538 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 47.1009/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $119.18 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CINDY BESSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 47.1009 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,466 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CINDY BESSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CINDY BESSON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2005

NPI 1265426019

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,466 736% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

MIPS final score

47.1009/100 35.99909999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Gynecology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gynecology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
47.1009/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 47.1009/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%47.1%
MIPS final score (Gynecology Physician) — 47.1009/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CINDY BESSON, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in AIKEN, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265426019. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CINDY BESSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 121 AURORA PL, AIKEN, SC, 29801, with a listed phone of (803) 648-0803. NPI 1265426019 was issued on 09/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BESSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,466 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 538 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $172K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 47.1009/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15, Cost 92.003), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

121 AURORA PL
AIKEN, SC 29801

Provider Details

NPI 1265426019
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/08/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

47.1009
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality
92.003
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CINDY BESSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CINDY BESSON, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,466 2023 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 2023.

2,466
Total Claims
$172K
Total Drug Cost
538
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,717
Total Day Supply
131,997
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$112K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Antibiotic Claims
81

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 326, 75-84: 133, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
592
Fluconazole
190
Alprazolam
124
Zolpidem Tartrate
118
Alendronate Sodium
77
Sertraline Hcl
71
Clobetasol Propionate
55
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
50
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
41
Raloxifene Hcl
41

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gynecology Physician Overview

How CINDY BESSON, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s 2,466 claims are above the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BESSON.

Compare Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s specialty?
CINDY BESSON, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in AIKEN, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CINDY BESSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CINDY BESSON, M.D. wrote 2,466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $172K in drug costs for 538 beneficiaries.
What is CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CINDY BESSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 47.1009/100 (Quality: 15, Cost: 92.003). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CINDY BESSON, M.D. located?
CINDY BESSON, M.D. is located at 121 AURORA PL, AIKEN, SC, 29801. Phone: (803) 648-0803.
What is CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265426019, issued on 09/08/2005.
Does CINDY BESSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $112K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CINDY BESSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CINDY BESSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CINDY BESSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,466 Part D claims and 538 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s credentials?
CINDY BESSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1265426019 with credentials M.D.. 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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