Michael Bessen, MD
NPI 1497332092 · Rheumatology Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bessen, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1497332092).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497332092
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13872433-1205 (UT)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111-1552Phone: (617) 636-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-28
- Last updated
- 2024-04-09
- Certified
- 2021-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bessen's NPI number?
- Michael Bessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497332092, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bessen's specialty?
- Michael Bessen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Bessen located?
- Michael Bessen's practice location on file with NPPES is Helix: 30 N Mario Capecchi Dr Rm 3n100, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.
- What is Michael Bessen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bessen is (801) 581-2121.
- Does Michael Bessen accept Medicare?
- Michael Bessen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bessen's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bessen's NPI (1497332092) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.