Quick answers
- Does L G. Besler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says L G. Besler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does L G. Besler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 545 Original Medicare patients and 1,004 services for L G. Besler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is L G. Besler's NPI number?
- 1447235213. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for L G. Besler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 545 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,004 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)410 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)321 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)58 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Diabetes17%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where L G. Besler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 315 E Main St, Drs. Hawks Besler Rogers and StoppelGardner, KS 66030 (913) 856‑6360
- 5703 W 95th St, Drs. Hawks Besler Rogers and StoppelOverland Park, KS 66207 (913) 341‑4508
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists L G. Besler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DRS Hawks, Besler and Rogers Optometrists PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DRS Hawks, Besler and Rogers Optometrists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447235213 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians