Physician Profile

Durga P. Bestha, MD

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About Dr. Bestha

Based in Charlotte, NC, Durga P. Bestha, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. According to Medicare claims data, Durga cared for 114 Medicare patients across 280 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2002

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NC license2011-00118
NPI1164622312
NPI issued07/24/2007

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Bestha specialize in?

Dr. Bestha is a psychiatrist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Bestha located?

Dr. Bestha is listed at 501 Billingsley Rd Ste B, Charlotte, NC 28211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Bestha's phone number?

The number on file is (704) 444-2400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Bestha's NPI number?

Dr. Bestha's National Provider Identifier is 1164622312. 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

Where did Dr. Bestha go to medical school?

Dr. Bestha attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Bestha been practicing?

Dr. Bestha has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Bestha do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bestha the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Bestha confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bestha. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.