Dorthy Bester, FNP
NPI 1356742894 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Macon, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dorthy Bester, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Macon, MS (NPI 1356742894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356742894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R885020 (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
11 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
371 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 279 | $47 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 41 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $51 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 17 | $28 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $28–$51 (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 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 322 | 70 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 218 | 50 |
| Omeprazole | 177 | 38 |
| Potassium Chloride | 162 | 38 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 102 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 99 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 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
- 2014-09-15
- Last updated
- 2014-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dorthy Bester's NPI number?
- Dorthy Bester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356742894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dorthy Bester's specialty?
- Dorthy Bester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dorthy Bester located?
- Dorthy Bester's practice location on file with NPPES is 78 Hospital Rd, Macon, MS 39341-2490.
- What is Dorthy Bester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dorthy Bester is (662) 726-4264.
- Does Dorthy Bester accept Medicare?
- Dorthy Bester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dorthy Bester's NPI active?
- Yes — Dorthy Bester's NPI (1356742894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.