Katie Lynn Bessey
Katie Lynn Bessey is a Nurse Practitioner based in Augusta, ME with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Katie Lynn Bessey has practiced nursing for 7+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.27/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
171
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $95k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$209 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Katie Lynn Bessey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
7 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Katie Lynn Bessey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katie Lynn Bessey for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Augusta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Katie Lynn Bessey
Dr. Bessey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Augusta, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 621-6410.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katie Lynn Bessey
Practice Location
35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160
Mailing Address
35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME 04330-8160
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