Matthew Bessen, MD
NPI 1780672402 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1780672402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780672402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01042487A (IN)
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 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
2,040 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 420 | $73 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 376 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 197 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 192 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 92 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 | 76 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 202 | 67 |
| Potassium Chloride | 193 | 64 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 190 | 48 |
| Furosemide | 161 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 158 | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$797 across 32 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
- 2005-10-06
- Last updated
- 2018-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Bessen's NPI number?
- Matthew Bessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780672402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Bessen's specialty?
- Matthew Bessen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Bessen located?
- Matthew Bessen's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202-1846.
- What is Matthew Bessen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Bessen is (502) 585-4321.
- Does Matthew Bessen accept Medicare?
- Matthew Bessen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Bessen's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Bessen's NPI (1780672402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.