Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Bess, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Keyser, WV

  • NPI 1528069614
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
514 New Creek Hwy
Keyser, WV 267269526
(304) 788-6422
fax (304) 788-6555
Mailing address
Po Box 944
Keyser, WV 267260944

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 7, 2022
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
West Virginia #17588
Medicaid
WV #0053885000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528069614. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,139
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,527
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 217 91 $78
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 171 104 $8
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose 133 133 $34
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im 109 109 $128
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 108 106 $29
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 105 48 $212
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 104 102 $71
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 76 69 $78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 34 19 $117
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 33 32 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 1 $21.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,315
Patients
448
Total drug cost
$17,578
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 208 72 $3,538
Lisinopril Generic 130 39 $1,176
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 102 38 $1,470
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 99 34 $992
Losartan Potassium Generic 96 33 $1,577
Omeprazole Generic 93 30 $1,385
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 91 30 $729
Gabapentin Generic 85 25 $1,477
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 84 33 $1,307
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 60 22 $604

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Bess's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Bess practices Family Medicine Physician in Keyser, WV.
Where does Dr. Charles Bess practice?
Dr. Charles Bess practices at 514 New Creek Hwy, Keyser, WV 267269526. Office phone: 3047886422.
What is Dr. Charles Bess's NPI?
Dr. Charles Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528069614, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Bess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Bess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Bess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (HCPCS 90480). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.