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- 216 Healthwest Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
About Dr. Bess
Based in Dothan, AL, Gregory C. Bess, M.D., D.M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under oral & maxillofacial surgery (dental). Gregory graduated from University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Gregory provided 41 services to 40 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1316921745 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (334) 792-2880
- Email not available
Practice Locations
216 HEALTHWEST DR
Dothan, AL 36303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 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
Complications
- Hole Between Mouth and Sinus
Dental Emergencies
- Severely Decayed Tooth
- Broken or chipped tooth
Infections
- Mouth warts
- Swollen Cheek or Face
- Dental abscess
- Dry socket
Injury
- Broken Cheekbone
- Broken Jaw
- Eye Socket Fracture
- Facial Cuts
Jaw & Bite
- Dislocated Jaw
- Severe Jaw Bone Loss
- Advanced gum disease
- Jaw Clicking Or Popping
- Locked Jaw
- Overbite
- Overbite Or Underbite
- Protruding Lower Jaw
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
- Underbite
Oral Pathology
- Exposed Jaw Bone
- Mouth Lump or Bump
- Mouth Sores That Won't Heal
- Bony Bumps in Mouth
- Jaw Cyst
- Leukoplakia
- Oral cancer
Precancerous
- Red Patches in Mouth
Salivary Glands
- Blocked Salivary Duct
- Salivary gland infection
- Salivary gland stone
Most searched conditions
Congenital & Pediatric
Facial Structure
General
Infection
Nerve Disorders
Pain
Sleep & Airway
Tumors & Cysts
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
- Chin Reshaping Surgery
- Jaw Contouring Surgery
Cosmetic & Facial
Emergency
- Knocked-Out Tooth Replantation
Emergency Care
Extractions
- Emergency Tooth Extraction
- Surgical tooth extraction
- Tooth extraction
Injury
- Broken Jaw Surgery
- Cheekbone Fracture Repair
- Eye Socket Fracture Repair
- Facial Cut Stitches
Jaw & Bite
- Dislocated Jaw Reset
Oral surgery
- Coronectomy
- Repair of Hole Between Mouth and Sinus
- Vestibuloplasty
Pathology
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Mouth Bone Bump Removal
- Mouth Sore Removal
- Oral Biopsy
Reconstruction
Reconstructive
- Free Flap Jaw Reconstruction
- Jaw Bone Lengthening
Salivary Glands
- Ranula or Mucocele Removal
- Submandibular gland removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
Sedation & Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for Dental Work
- Minimal dental sedation
Surgical Orthodontics
- Impacted Canine Exposure
TMJ & Jaw
- Masseter Botox for Clenching
- Night Guard Fitting
- TMJ Arthroscopy
- TMJ Injections
- TMJ Replacement Surgery
- Trigger Point Injections
Tooth replacement
Tumors & Cysts
- Jaw Tumor Removal
Most searched procedures
- Bone grafting
- Dental implants
- Jaw surgery
- Wisdom teeth removal
Dental Emergencies
Dental implants
Infections
Pediatric & Soft Tissue
Salivary gland
Sleep & Airway
Tooth preservation
- Apicoectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
41 services · 40 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery… |
| 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 | Less often than most peers in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery… |
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 & maxillofacial surgery specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 8 related providers in 2 groups
Other oral & maxillofacial surgery specialists in Dothan 1
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Dentistry 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Common questions
What is Gregory C. Bess, M.D.'s specialty?
Gregory C. Bess, M.D. is an oral & maxillofacial surgery (dental) in Dothan, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gregory C. Bess, M.D.?
Gregory C. Bess, M.D. 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 Gregory C. Bess, M.D.?
The number on file is (334) 792-2880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gregory C. Bess, M.D.?
Gregory C. Bess, M.D.'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 Gregory C. Bess, M.D.'s education?
Gregory C. Bess, M.D. 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 Gregory C. Bess, M.D. have?
Gregory C. Bess, M.D. has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gregory C. Bess, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gregory C. Bess, M.D. 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
Is Gregory C. Bess, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gregory C. Bess, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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