Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lancaster, VA

  • NPI 1306850276
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36 Lively Oaks RD
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5155
fax (804) 462-5922
Mailing address
1415 Riverwood Dr
Lancaster, VA 225032320

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2015
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101050480
Medicaid
VA #6009123

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306850276. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
102
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,805
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 84 84 $30
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 18 18 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lancaster Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$43
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $42.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$43

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,425
Patients
1,013
Total drug cost
$285,215
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Olmesartan Medoxomil Generic 455 126 $21,103
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 351 102 $4,722
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 322 92 $2,200
Chlorthalidone Generic 290 95 $7,074
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 253 71 $3,305
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 239 43 $226,933
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 236 77 $5,879
Lisinopril Generic 189 57 $1,032
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 180 54 $3,058
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 167 41 $2,962

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Bessler's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Bessler practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lancaster, VA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Bessler practice?
Dr. Joseph Bessler practices at 36 Lively Oaks RD, Lancaster, VA 22503. Office phone: 8044625155.
What is Dr. Joseph Bessler's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Bessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306850276, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Bessler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Bessler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Bessler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS G0008); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.