Gregory Bess, M.D., D.M.D.
NPI 1316921745 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Dothan, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Bess, M.D., D.M.D. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Dothan, AL (NPI 1316921745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316921745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- M.D., D.M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15364 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
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
41 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 16 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 14 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$101 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 294 | 236 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 233 | 211 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 64 | 51 |
| Amoxicillin | 59 | 52 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 52 | 51 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 28 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2010-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Bess's NPI number?
- Gregory Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316921745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Bess's specialty?
- Gregory Bess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Gregory Bess located?
- Gregory Bess's practice location on file with NPPES is 216 Healthwest Dr, Dothan, AL 36303-1942.
- What is Gregory Bess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Bess is (334) 792-2880.
- Does Gregory Bess accept Medicare?
- Gregory Bess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Bess's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Bess's NPI (1316921745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.