Charles Besong, RN, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
NPI 1720432172 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Besong, RN, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1720432172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720432172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R199032 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
247 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $120 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 24 | $70 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 15 | $175 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 12 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 206 | 24 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 147 | 11 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 111 | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 103 | — |
| Risperidone | 94 | 12 |
| Lorazepam | 61 | 11 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 56 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-21
- Last updated
- 2016-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Besong's NPI number?
- Charles Besong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720432172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Besong's specialty?
- Charles Besong is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Charles Besong located?
- Charles Besong's practice location on file with NPPES is 3341 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20019-1502.
- What is Charles Besong's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Besong is (202) 543-0387.
- Does Charles Besong accept Medicare?
- Charles Besong is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Besong's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Besong's NPI (1720432172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.