William Bess, MD
NPI 1508891441 · General Practice Physician · Laurel Fork, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bess, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Laurel Fork, VA (NPI 1508891441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508891441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 010137765 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 67 | 28 |
| Simvastatin | 54 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 25 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 51 | 46 |
| Furosemide | 50 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2023-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bess's NPI number?
- William Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508891441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Bess's specialty?
- William Bess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Bess located?
- William Bess's practice location on file with NPPES is 14558 Danville Pike, Laurel Fork, VA 24352-3982.
- What is William Bess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bess is (276) 398-2292.
- Does William Bess accept Medicare?
- William Bess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Bess's NPI active?
- Yes — William Bess's NPI (1508891441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.