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- 711 N Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150
About Dr. Besson
Gideon Besson, MD practices internal medicine in Shelby, NC. Gideon is a 1990 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Gideon is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Gideon cared for 125 Medicare patients across 128 services. The services billed most often include test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration, test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases, and test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164415584.
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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
- (704) 482-1482
- Email not available
Practice Locations
711 N DEKALB ST
Shelby, NC 28150
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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 and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
128 services · 125 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
42 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | Treatment | 94727 |
36 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort | Treatment | 95806 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Other internists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Shelby 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Besson's specialty?
Dr. Besson is an internist in Shelby, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Besson?
Dr. Besson is listed at 711 N Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Besson?
The number on file is (704) 482-1482. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Besson's NPI number?
Dr. Besson's National Provider Identifier is 1164415584. 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. Besson's medical education?
Dr. Besson attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Besson been practicing?
Dr. Besson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Besson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Besson provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration and test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Besson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Besson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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