Stephen Besson, MD
NPI 1750344552 · Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Cynthiana, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Besson, MD is a Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Cynthiana, KY (NPI 1750344552).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750344552
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31442 (KY)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 847 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 411 | $82 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 402 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 218 | $116 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 89 | $98 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 293 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,386 | 289 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,185 | 223 |
| Gabapentin | 994 | 152 |
| Omeprazole | 882 | 193 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 679 | 142 |
| Lisinopril | 635 | 146 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,510 across 88 records (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 (2)
- 324 Webster AveCynthiana, KY 41031-8834Phone: (859) 234-7178Fax: (859) 234-0530
- 2017 Main St Ste 4Paris, KY 40361-1167Phone: (859) 340-4700Fax: (859) 340-4655
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2026-02-05
- Certified
- 2026-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Besson's NPI number?
- Stephen Besson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750344552, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Besson's specialty?
- Stephen Besson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Besson located?
- Stephen Besson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1445 Ky Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, KY 41031-6062.
- What is Stephen Besson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Besson is (859) 234-9611.
- Does Stephen Besson accept Medicare?
- Stephen Besson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Besson's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Besson's NPI (1750344552) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.