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
- Primary practice
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7211 Wellington Dr
Knoxville, TN 379195968
(865) 584-5762
fax (865) 584-3403 - Mailing address
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1225 E Weisgarber RD, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379092604
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.