Joseph Besho, M.D.
NPI 1780039925 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Besho, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780039925).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780039925
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,098 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 227 | $86 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 109 | $172 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 107 | $109 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 86 | $174 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 69 | $106 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 178 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 30 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,412 across 68 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-25
- Last updated
- 2022-01-11
- Certified
- 2022-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Besho's NPI number?
- Joseph Besho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780039925, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Besho's specialty?
- Joseph Besho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Besho located?
- Joseph Besho's practice location on file with NPPES is 6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1521.
- What is Joseph Besho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Besho is (713) 486-5132.
- Does Joseph Besho accept Medicare?
- Joseph Besho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Besho's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Besho's NPI (1780039925) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.