Gideon Besson, MD
NPI 1164415584 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gideon Besson, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1164415584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164415584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9701249 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
128 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 42 | $36 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 37 | $52 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 36 | $41 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, Airflow, and Effort95806 | 13 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 32 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 25 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 24 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2011-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gideon Besson's NPI number?
- Gideon Besson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164415584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gideon Besson's specialty?
- Gideon Besson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gideon Besson located?
- Gideon Besson's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 N Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150-3911.
- What is Gideon Besson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gideon Besson is (704) 482-1482.
- Does Gideon Besson accept Medicare?
- Gideon Besson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gideon Besson's NPI active?
- Yes — Gideon Besson's NPI (1164415584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.