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Ophthalmology

Angela P. Bessette, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Angela P. Bessette, MD is an ophthalmologist at 160 Sawgrass Dr, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14620. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Angela P. Bessette had 302 Original Medicare patients and 11,221 services. NPI 1912296088. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 160 Sawgrass Dr, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14620 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Strong Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Retina Associates of Western NY PC
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Angela P. Bessette, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Angela P. Bessette accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Angela P. Bessette 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 Angela P. Bessette see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 302 Original Medicare patients and 11,221 services for Angela P. Bessette. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Angela P. Bessette's NPI number?
1912296088. 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 Angela P. Bessette, 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 patients302
Services billed to Medicare11,221
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)7,920 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)738 services
  3. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)640 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)586 services
  5. Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (J9035)115 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Angela P. Bessette works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Angela P. Bessette at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Angela P. Bessette is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 160 Sawgrass Dr, Suite 200Rochester, NY 14620

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Angela P. Bessette as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Retina Associates of Western NY PC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Retina Associates of Western NY PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912296088
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians