Charles Bess, MD
NPI 1528069614 · Family Medicine Physician · Keyser, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Bess, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Keyser, WV (NPI 1528069614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528069614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17588 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
735 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 277 | $8 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 148 | $39 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 109 | $30 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 54 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 47 | $79 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 206 | 67 |
| Lisinopril | 109 | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 101 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 101 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 94 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2022-04-07
- Certified
- 2021-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Bess's NPI number?
- Charles Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528069614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Bess's specialty?
- Charles Bess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Bess located?
- Charles Bess's practice location on file with NPPES is 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 26726-9526.
- What is Charles Bess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Bess is (304) 788-6422.
- Does Charles Bess accept Medicare?
- Charles Bess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Bess's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Bess's NPI (1528069614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.