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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BESS
Based in Dothan, AL, Gregory Charles Bess, M.D., D.M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under oral surgery. Gregory graduated from University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1989. Gregory is also listed as specializing in oral & maxillofacial surgery (dental). Medicare claims data shows Gregory provided 41 services to 40 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (334) 792-2880
- Email not available
Practice Locations
216 HEALTHWEST DR
Dothan, AL 36303
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
41 services · 40 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
16 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
14 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 |
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 oral surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Dentistry 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bess's specialty?
Dr. Bess is an oral surgeon in Dothan, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bess?
Dr. Bess is listed at 216 HEALTHWEST DR, Dothan, AL 36303. 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 (334) 792-2880. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bess?
Dr. Bess's National Provider Identifier is 1316921745. 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 Alabama School of Dentistry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bess have?
Dr. Bess has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, 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 use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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