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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
410 University Pkwy, Aiken Internal MED PA Ste 2500
Aiken, SC 298016810
(803) 648-7888
fax (803) 648-3302
Mailing address
Po Box 215
Aiken, SC 298020215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$814

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.