Russel Bessell, OD
NPI 1487693883 · Optometrist · Hampton, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russel Bessell, OD is a Optometrist provider in Hampton, VA (NPI 1487693883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487693883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0618000154 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
5 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2801 Boulevard Ste CColonial Heights, VA 23834-2323Phone: (804) 285-0680
- 2010 Bremo RdSte 128Richmond, VA 23226-2444Phone: (804) 285-0680Fax: (804) 282-6365
- 315 Furr StSouth Hill, VA 23970-9500Phone: (804) 285-0680
- 5215 Monticello AveWilliamsburg, VA 23188-8232Phone: (757) 229-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2020-05-08
- Certified
- 2020-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russel Bessell's NPI number?
- Russel Bessell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487693883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russel Bessell's specialty?
- Russel Bessell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Russel Bessell located?
- Russel Bessell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1613 Hardy Cash Dr, Hampton, VA 23666-2414.
- What is Russel Bessell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russel Bessell is (757) 229-4000.
- Does Russel Bessell accept Medicare?
- Russel Bessell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russel Bessell's NPI active?
- Yes — Russel Bessell's NPI (1487693883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.