Natalie Bessom
Natalie Bessom is a Family Medicine specialist based in Dalton, GA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Natalie Bessom has practiced family medicine for 11+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 2015), she has been practicing for over 11 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 850dNPPES updated 2024-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 200, Dalton, GA 30720
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.09%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
394
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
734
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,621
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.35M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$662 received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Natalie Bessom's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 23, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 200, Dalton, GA 30720-8662
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Natalie Bessom
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Natalie Bessom for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dalton 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 Natalie Bessom
Dr. Bessom is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dalton, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 226-9355.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Natalie Bessom
Practice Location
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 200, Dalton, GA 30720
Mailing Address
1107 Memorial Dr Ste 200, Dalton, GA 30720-8662
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