MARC BESSLER M.D. – NPI #1033293543
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

MARC BESSLER is a surgeon located in NEW YORK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1033293543 to MARC BESSLER on October 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Apr 11, 2018. 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 MARC BESSLER below.

NPI Profile for
MARC BESSLER

NPI Number
1033293543
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARC BESSLER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
161 FORT WASHINGTON AVE FL 5
NEW YORK, NY 10032-3729
Phone: (212) 305-4000 Fax: (212) 342-1996
Mailing address
PO BOX 27036
NEW YORK, NY 10032-3729
Phone: (212) 305-9576 Fax: (212) 305-9480
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 NY 192156

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
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1989
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
MARC BESSLER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
      525 EAST 68TH STREET
      NEW YORK, NY 10065

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