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Psychiatry

Durga P. Bestha, MD

Works at hospitals in Franklin, LA · New Bern, NC · Charlotte, NC · Louisiana, North Carolina

Summary

Durga P. Bestha, MD (Psychiatry) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Franklin, LA, New Bern, NC and Charlotte, NC. NPI 1164622312. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Durga P. Bestha, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
MaleGender (as listed)
Carolinas Medical CenterGroup practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Durga P. Bestha work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Durga P. Bestha at 3 hospitals: Bayou Bend Health System, Carolina East Medical Center and Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Durga P. Bestha see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 11 practice locations, including Wisner, LA, Jefferson, NC and Springhill, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Durga P. Bestha's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Durga P. Bestha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Durga P. Bestha accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Durga P. Bestha offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Durga P. Bestha offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Durga P. Bestha?
(972) 449-0540, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Durga P. Bestha's NPI number?
1164622312. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Durga P. Bestha works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Durga P. Bestha at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Durga P. Bestha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Durga P. Bestha as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group
  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority601 clinicians in the group
  • Access Telecare PLLC413 clinicians in the group
  • Forefront Telecare Inc30 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Wisner

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisner, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164622312
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians