Tanika Bess, NP
NPI 1346812625 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tanika Bess, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1346812625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346812625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 904752 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,070 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 280 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 268 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 198 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 95 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 86 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 113 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 91 | 85 |
| Cefadroxil | 49 | 48 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 47 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 46 | 45 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-15
- Last updated
- 2021-07-15
- Certified
- 2021-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tanika Bess's NPI number?
- Tanika Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346812625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tanika Bess's specialty?
- Tanika Bess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tanika Bess located?
- Tanika Bess's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 E Fortification St, Jackson, MS 39202-2442.
- What is Tanika Bess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tanika Bess is (601) 354-4488.
- Does Tanika Bess accept Medicare?
- Tanika Bess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tanika Bess's NPI active?
- Yes — Tanika Bess's NPI (1346812625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.