Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Desha Bedford, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Pediatrics Physician · Westminster, MD

  • NPI 1871571554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Memorial Ave, Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD 211575726
(410) 871-6700
fax (410) 871-7177
Mailing address
10227 Dottys Way
Columbia, MD 210443886

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 30, 2019
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0062362
Medicaid
MD #406575100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871571554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
112
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$16,255
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 96 96 $138
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 16 16 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Westminster Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 196. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $19.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Desha Bedford's medical specialty?
Dr. Desha Bedford practices Internal Medicine Physician in Westminster, MD.
Where does Dr. Desha Bedford practice?
Dr. Desha Bedford practices at 200 Memorial Ave, Westminster, MD 211575726. Office phone: 4108716700.
What is Dr. Desha Bedford's NPI?
Dr. Desha Bedford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871571554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Desha Bedford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Desha Bedford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Desha Bedford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.