Ronald Besandre, MD, PHD
NPI 1578247136 · Infectious Disease Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Besandre, MD, PHD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1578247136).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578247136
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10084427 (TX)
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 tenure38% of score
3 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 |
| Furosemide | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 |
| Alprazolam | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-07-04
- Certified
- 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Besandre's NPI number?
- Ronald Besandre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578247136, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Besandre's specialty?
- Ronald Besandre is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Besandre located?
- Ronald Besandre's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-5302.
- What is Ronald Besandre's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Besandre is (409) 747-1883.
- Does Ronald Besandre accept Medicare?
- Ronald Besandre is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Besandre's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Besandre's NPI (1578247136) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.