Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stephen Besson, MD
Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Cynthiana, KY
- NPI 1750344552
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 57.3 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1445 Ky Highway 36 E
Cynthiana, KY 410316062
(859) 234-9611
fax (859) 234-0530 - Additional location
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2017 Main St Ste 4
Paris, KY 403611167
(859) 340-4700
fax (859) 340-4655 - Additional location
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324 Webster Ave
Cynthiana, KY 410318834
(859) 234-7178 - Mailing address
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1221 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 405042701
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 5, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #31442
- Medicaid
- KY #64314420
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750344552. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,144
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$200,021
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,193 | 691 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 690 | 306 | $118 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 456 | 232 | $83 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 182 | 182 | $118 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 87 | 34 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 76 | 57 | $120 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 61 | 45 | $37 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 55 | 41 | $74 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 50 | 39 | $13 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 47 | 36 | $0 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,510
Transactions
78
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 15 | $239.01 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 10 | $218.65 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | 12 | $163.36 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 10 | $145.26 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $105.21 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $79.21 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $64.38 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $50.98 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 2 | $50.51 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 3 | $42.65 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 2 | $41.76 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $39.68 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $36.46 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 2 | $35.34 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $32.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
10,648
Patients
2,221
Total drug cost
$304,868
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,291 | 300 | $14,760 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,175 | 245 | $13,606 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,057 | 180 | $13,558 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 882 | 197 | $9,786 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 736 | 159 | $5,478 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 705 | 169 | $5,598 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 619 | 134 | $4,872 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 609 | 155 | $2,652 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 601 | 140 | $6,066 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 549 | 136 | $8,013 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Besson's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Besson practices Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Cynthiana, KY.
Where does Dr. Stephen Besson practice?
Dr. Stephen Besson practices at 1445 Ky Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, KY 410316062. Office phone: 8592349611.
What is Dr. Stephen Besson's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Besson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750344552, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Besson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Besson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Besson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.