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- 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202
About Tanika Bess
Tanika L. Bess, NP is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Jackson, MS. Medicare claims data shows Tanika provided 4,876 services to 896 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346812625.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (601) 354-4488
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1325 E FORTIFICATION ST
Jackson, MS 39202
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Brain & Memory
Brain & Nerves
Digestive & Gut
General Health
General Senior Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Infections
Mental Health
Skin
Skin & Wounds
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive Health
Endocrine & Hormones
Endocrine & Metabolic
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mobility & Balance
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
General Health
General Senior Health
Home & Facility Care
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
Mobility & Safety
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetic Foot Care
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
Specialized Care
Vaccines & Injections
Wound Care
Brain & Memory
Heart & Circulation
In-Office Treatments
Lab & Monitoring
Lab Tests & Screening
Medication Management
Pain Management
Vaccines & Prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,876 services · 896 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
280 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
198 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
86 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
42 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
3,806 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
268 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
95 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
57 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
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.
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.
Other nurse practitioners in Jackson 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 2
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Tanika L. Bess?
Tanika L. Bess is a nurse practitioner in Jackson, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
What is Tanika L. Bess's address?
Tanika L. Bess is listed at 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Tanika L. Bess?
The number on file is (601) 354-4488. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tanika L. Bess?
Tanika L. Bess's National Provider Identifier is 1346812625. 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 Tanika L. Bess train?
Tanika L. Bess attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tanika L. Bess have?
Tanika L. Bess has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Tanika L. Bess perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Tanika L. Bess performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tanika L. Bess's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tanika L. Bess. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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