Active NPI 1487961397 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Degesew Andualem Bezza , MD

Internal Medicine • Muncie, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Degesew Bezza, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Muncie, IN. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Dr. Bezza delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE.

Dr. Bezza maintains professional affiliations with Henry County Memorial Hospital, Iu Health Medical Group Llc, St Vincent Physician Services Hospital And Health Care Center and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 W University Ave

Muncie, IN 473033428

Telephone 7657515087

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Emergency Physicians Of Delaware County, P.c. Facility NPI 1417956384

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Muncie, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

68 Specialists

Practicing in Muncie, IN (2204 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bezza (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Muncie Specialty Average (19.6 Years) 19.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	410	156	$179.48	$72.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	163	159	$386.72	$159.63
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	83	83	$308.00	$104.97
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	54	34	$127.74	$45.59
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	42	41	$222.49	$73.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$325.05	$120.09
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	40	27	$295.86	$101.81
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th	35	23	$94.00	$28.13
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	11	11	$541.27	$195.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	350	154	$353.27	$73.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	187	181	$429.40	$162.54
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	96	95	$513.67	$106.01
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	87	58	$594.46	$111.46
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	51	50	$274.27	$75.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	47	45	$293.78	$121.61
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	25	$136.72	$46.20
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$315.98	$44.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	314	133	$370.22	$66.92
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	187	181	$409.42	$184.76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	114	68	$689.76	$96.19
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	77	77	$576.21	$98.51
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	48	48	$401.58	$167.89
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	37	36	$236.64	$66.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$267.57	$122.79
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	28	21	$146.00	$66.44
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	17	$128.52	$36.06
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	21	21	$334.05	$123.70
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	17	17	$225.12	$67.16
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$318.00	$45.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	320	150	$304.44	$68.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	201	194	$370.83	$188.74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	135	82	$683.63	$95.69
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	102	98	$486.69	$100.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	53	$225.88	$128.39
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	48	48	$348.89	$172.24
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	22	$116.80	$36.44
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	33	33	$243.44	$68.11
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	24	19	$175.55	$68.02
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	24	24	$266.28	$122.20
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	16	16	$256.63	$68.11
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$240.70	$94.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	310	165	$292.06	$69.32
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	255	248	$401.02	$194.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	109	108	$222.07	$131.70
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	105	71	$524.91	$100.44
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	100	98	$478.99	$102.77
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	42	42	$325.77	$177.62
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	26	26	$274.67	$69.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	16	$111.20	$37.68
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	19	19	$292.44	$130.17
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	13	$436.60	$212.45
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	15	15	$191.00	$88.76
G0426 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth	15	15	$262.00	$130.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	12	$229.20	$96.58
G0425 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth	13	13	$192.00	$95.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	358	160	$508.62	$68.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	264	254	$394.07	$190.94
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	138	136	$223.35	$129.31
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	106	106	$756.91	$101.58
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	69	69	$325.25	$176.01
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	29	28	$322.46	$128.78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	29	26	$741.10	$98.56
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	12	$278.86	$37.20
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	19	$517.52	$69.09
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	15	15	$191.00	$87.54
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	14	14	$515.00	$65.42
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	12	12	$454.98	$210.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	268	256	$263.94	$191.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	161	155	$201.02	$129.56
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	55	54	$247.00	$177.23
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	53	53	$189.00	$127.40
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	14	$352.00	$210.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	543	517	$264.00	$192.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	188	181	$201.34	$129.99
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	125	74	$102.00	$68.86
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	85	84	$247.00	$173.71
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	78	54	$66.00	$37.31
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	40	40	$189.00	$129.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$114.00	$69.03
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	19	19	$154.00	$102.35
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	18	$352.00	$212.34
99235 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes	11	11	$272.00	$161.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-14

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IN 01071042A

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.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License IN 01071042A

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

201067970 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bcbs

000000766991 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P01120499 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc

2401 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 473033428

Phone: 7657473111

Iu Health Medical Group Llc

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 8884843258

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc

221 N Celia Ave, Muncie, IN 473034609

Phone: 7657473141

Henry County Memorial Hospital

1000 N 16th St, New Castle, IN 473624319

Phone: 7655210890

Hospitalist Physicians Of Indiana Pc

7952 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 468044140

Phone: 2604352999

St Vincent Physician Services Hospital And Health Care Center

2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 462601902

Phone: 3173382345

Secondary Practice Locations

2001 W 86th St

Indianapolis, IN 462601902

Phone: 3173382345

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Nurse Practitioner

Sabrina Childers , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1013613009

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Patrick Robbins , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1013652189

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Cale Melham

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013657105

Dr. Muhammad Waheed , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013762384

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2024

Hospitalist (License #01071042A in IN)

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NPI Profile Active December 18, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 18, 2014

Registered at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473033428 (Tel: 7657515087)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2014

Registered at 2401 W UNIVERSITY AVE, ATT: QUADREA SLAVENS, MUNCIE, IN 473033428 (Tel: 7657473064)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 18, 2014

Recorded as DEGESEW BEZZA, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #01071042A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487961397

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 13, 2010

Last Update: March 14, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2401 W University Ave, Att: Quadrea Slavens

Muncie, IN 473033428

Phone: 7657473064

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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