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- 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 26726
About Dr. Bess
Based in Keyser, WV, Charles D. Bess, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Charles graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1991. Charles is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 880 Medicare patients across 992 services. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose, and sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im. NPI 1528069614 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (304) 788-6422
- Email not available
Practice Locations
514 NEW CREEK HWY
Keyser, WV 26726
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
992 services · 880 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
277 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
148 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im | Treatment | 91320 |
137 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
109 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
37 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im | Treatment | 91322 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
109 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
54 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
47 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Keyser 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 8
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bess's specialty?
Dr. Bess is a family practice in Keyser, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bess?
Dr. Bess is listed at 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 26726. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bess?
The number on file is (304) 788-6422. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bess's NPI number?
Dr. Bess's National Provider Identifier is 1528069614. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bess's medical education?
Dr. Bess attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bess been practicing?
Dr. Bess has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bess known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bess provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bess confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bess. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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