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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BESS
Based in Pembroke Pines, FL, Michael Steven Bess, D.P.M. is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Michael is also listed as specialising in podiatry — primary podiatric medicine.
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Areas of Expertise
Common questions
What is Dr. Bess's specialty?
Dr. Bess is a podiatry in Pembroke Pines, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Podiatry”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bess?
Dr. Bess is listed at 1001 SW 141ST AVE APT 210, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027. 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 (561) 689-0303. 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 1407071475. 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
How much experience does Dr. Bess have?
Dr. Bess has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practised for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bess known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bess performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, strapping, unna boot and simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, 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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (561) 689-0303
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1001 SW 141ST AVE APT 210
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,073 services · 1,257 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
1,252 |
| Strapping, unna boot | Procedure | 29580 |
59 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
17 |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
17 |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
43 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,267 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
235 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
92 |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
47 |
| Residence visit for new patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99342 |
24 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 podiatry specialists in Pembroke Pines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.