JENNIFER L. BESS M.D. – NPI #1912947318
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JENNIFER BESS is a physician located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912947318 to JENNIFER BESS on June 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name JENNIFER L. SCHUBERTH. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Aug 10, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JENNIFER BESS below.

NPI Profile for
JENNIFER L. BESS

NPI Number
1912947318
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
JENNIFER L. BESS
Former Name: JENNIFER L. SCHUBERTH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4230 HARDING RD
SUITE 400
NASHVILLE, TN 37205-2013
Phone: (615) 297-2700 Fax: (615) 386-2399
Mailing address
104 WOODMONT BLVD
SUITE LL50
NASHVILLE, TN 37205-2245
Phone: (615) 386-2300 Fax: (615) 386-2399
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JENNIFER BESS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNATN7869833
OTHERAMERIGROUP TENNCARETN10081073
OTHERBLUE CROSS OF TNTN4127667
OTHERCIGNA PPO, POSTN5880113
OTHERCOVENTRY/FIRST HEALTHTN1569931
OTHERHUMANA PPO, POS, MCR ADVANTAGETN1912947318
OTHERMEDICARE RRTNP00337760
OTHERMULTIPLAN/PHCSTN12541395
OTHERUNITED HEALTH CARETN2659993
OTHERUSA MANAGED CARETN1074559
OTHERUSA PPO/GEHATN1700507335
MEDICAIDKY7100084570
MEDICAIDTN3820061
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TN 38651

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JENNIFER BESS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205
    • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      1211 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37232
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADORATION HOME HEALTH, LLC
      1210 BRIARVILLE RD., BLDG. D, STE. B
      MADISON, TN 37115

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