Paula Alinda Bessonett, MD
NPI 1144209354ActiveIndividual· Family Medicine· Tyler, TX
Family Medicine (MD) in Tyler, Texas, trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1987). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $433,938 for 6,154 claims, against $19,167 paid for services in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1144209354 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Jul 30, 2014 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Primary | 207Q00000X | H4166 | TX |
| Emergency Medicine | 207P00000X | H4166 | TX |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Family Practice (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 272 across 9 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $19,167 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 6,154 · 11,515 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 230 |
| Total drug cost | $433,938 |
| Generic share | 90% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Medicare specialty | Family Practice |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Hospital affiliation
- Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX
Other facilities
- Reliant at HomeHospice · Shenandoah, TX
- Reliant at Home HospiceHospice · Plano, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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