Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Matthew Bessom, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1821251166
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7211 Wellington Dr
Knoxville, TN 379195968
(865) 584-5762
fax (865) 584-3403
Mailing address
1225 E Weisgarber RD, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379092604

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 10, 2017
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #54632

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821251166. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,432
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$276,601
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 781 417 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 700 406 $118
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 627 403 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 498 377 $8
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 443 371 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 435 302 $9
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 395 351 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 334 334 $119
81003 Automated urinalysis test 295 267 $2
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 282 274 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 77 peers in Knoxville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 53× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,588
Transactions
111
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 23 $329.05
Abbvie INC. 13 $211.77
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 12 $191.04
Lilly USA, LLC 17 $165.51
Novo Nordisk INC 11 $158.22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 8 $140.14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 14 $135.18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 4 $68.11
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 2 $38.20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $36.06
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $33.72
Philips North America LLC 1 $19.35
Esperion Therapeutics, INC. 1 $18.91
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.33
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $14.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,588

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,963
Patients
1,107
Total drug cost
$36,173
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 510 142 $5,189
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 469 134 $5,716
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 409 115 $2,286
Lisinopril Generic 302 85 $1,806
Omeprazole Generic 298 85 $2,588
Losartan Potassium Generic 275 84 $2,655
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 249 72 $1,713
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 228 71 $2,360
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 197 52 $2,432
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 186 52 $3,057

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Matthew Bessom's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Bessom practices Internal Medicine Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Matthew Bessom practice?
Dr. Matthew Bessom practices at 7211 Wellington Dr, Knoxville, TN 379195968. Office phone: 8655845762.
What is Dr. Matthew Bessom's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Bessom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821251166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Bessom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Bessom accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Bessom commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.