Dr. Richard A Bessette
General Surgery in Minden, Nevada
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard A Bessette, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Minden, Nevada. He attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sierra Surgery Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Northern Inyo Hospital, South Lyon Medical Center. Dr. Richard A Bessette also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare. Dr. Richard A Bessette does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Richard A Bessette at 925 Ironwood Dr to request Dr. Richard A Bessette the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard A Bessette |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9436103421 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 43 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard A Bessette attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831168970
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 25, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard A Bessette
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard A Bessette has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 43 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| 6033 | Nevada |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Carson City, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Carson City, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bishop, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Yerington, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
| Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare | 54 |
Practice Locations
925 Ironwood Dr
Minden, NV 89423-5178
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 25, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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