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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bessler, Internist in Kilmarnock, VA?
Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kilmarnock, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Bessler completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bessler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessler’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessler’s office.
Where did Dr. Bessler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Med Ctr Hosp Vt
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia
Is Dr. Bessler board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Bessler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bessler speak?
Dr. Bessler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bessler treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bessler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bessler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Weak heart
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Which procedures does Dr. Bessler perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Bessler may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bessler's office.
Does Dr. Bessler accept my insurance?
Dr. Bessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bessler accept in Kilmarnock, VA?
Dr. Bessler in Kilmarnock, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Bowling Green State University
CareOregon
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bessler's office located?
Dr. Joseph Bessler's Practice 2
8152 Northumberland Hwy
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 580-7200
What is Dr. Bessler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306850276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bessler
What is Dr. Joseph Bessler's specialty?
Dr. Bessler is a Internist near Kilmarnock, VA.
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.
Contact Dr. Bessler to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Bessler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bessler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rappahannock General Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Joseph Bessler accepting new patients in Kilmarnock, VA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Bessler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Bessler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bessler's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Bessler?
Please contact Dr. Bessler's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Bessler have?
Dr. Joseph Bessler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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