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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1508891441 MD
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General Practice Physician in Laurel Fork, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,677 in General Practice Physician, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 538 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
William Bess, MD filed 6,117 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Laurel Fork, Virginia, prescribing 81% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
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.
William Bess, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,117 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
William Bess, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about William Bess, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,117 113% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
William Bess, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14558 DANVILLE PIKE, Laurel Fork, VA, 24352, with a listed phone of (276) 398-2292. NPI 1508891441 was issued on 07/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,117 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 538 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $625K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508891441 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
William Bess, MD - brand share 17.0%
General Practice Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 6,117 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.
6,117
Total Claims
$625K
Total Drug Cost
538
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,600
- Total Day Supply
- 331,132
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $532K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $87K
- Opioid Claims
- 58 (0.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 142
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 93, 65-74: 257, 75-84: 151, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What William Bess, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
299 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
265 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
229 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
220 claims
- Shingrix
Shingrix
206 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
191 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
169 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
146 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 299 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 265 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 229 |
| Lisinopril | 220 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 206 |
| Famotidine | 191 |
| Metformin Hcl | 169 |
| Gabapentin | 146 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 137 |
| Simvastatin | 127 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How William Bess, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
William Bess, MD's 6,117 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bess.
Louisa Acquaye Kessie
Triangle, VA
Dr. Shannon Adams
D.O. / M.S.
Portsmouth, VA
Izza Ahmed
Lynchburg, VA
Dr. Hashem Akbar
M.D.
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Robert Albanese
M.D.
Martinsville, VA
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Bess, MD's specialty? ▼
William Bess, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Laurel Fork, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Bess, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, William Bess, MD wrote 6,117 Medicare Part D claims totaling $625K in drug costs for 538 beneficiaries.
Where is William Bess, MD located? ▼
William Bess, MD is located at 14558 DANVILLE PIKE, Laurel Fork, VA, 24352. Phone: (276) 398-2292.
What is William Bess, MD's NPI number? ▼
William Bess, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508891441, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does William Bess, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
William Bess, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $532K in brand drug costs.
Does William Bess, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, William Bess, MD had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Bess, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Bess, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Bess, MD accept Medicare? ▼
William Bess, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,117 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 William Bess, MD's credentials? ▼
William Bess, MD's NPI is 1508891441 with credentials MD. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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