Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Besson, MD Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Aiken, SC
- NPI 1790862753
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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410 University Pkwy, Aiken Internal MED PA Ste 2500
Aiken, SC 298016810
(803) 648-7888
fax (803) 648-3302 - Mailing address
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Po Box 215
Aiken, SC 298020215
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 30, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #15780
- Medicaid
- SC #157804
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790862753. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,128
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$349,731
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,024 | 526 | $122 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 877 | 544 | $86 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 585 | 585 | $17 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 585 | 585 | $25 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 534 | 534 | $17 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 532 | 532 | $124 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 281 | 236 | $8 | |
98966 |
Telephone medical discussion provided by nonphysician professional, 5-10 minutes | 111 | 101 | $13 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 109 | 45 | $13 | |
99496 |
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | 63 | 52 | $264 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Aiken Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$814
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 15 | $188.49 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $154.12 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $69.18 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $68.29 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $55.68 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 3 | $52.76 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $30.65 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $28.79 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 1 | $28.08 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $25.98 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $25.77 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $25.72 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $16.14 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $15.67 | |
| Inari Medical, INC. | 1 | $14.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,165
Patients
1,707
Total drug cost
$88,119
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 735 | 205 | $5,280 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 706 | 188 | $12,353 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 658 | 187 | $14,773 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 538 | 151 | $8,184 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 518 | 131 | $6,686 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 357 | 100 | $2,237 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 329 | 109 | $4,874 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 322 | 67 | $2,478 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 311 | 79 | $5,938 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 302 | 85 | $5,746 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Besson's medical specialty?
Dr. William Besson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Aiken, SC.
Where does Dr. William Besson practice?
Dr. William Besson practices at 410 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 298016810. Office phone: 8036487888.
What is Dr. William Besson's NPI?
Dr. William Besson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790862753, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Besson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Besson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Besson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.