Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Douglas Bess, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician in Buford, GA · enumerated 2015.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1780059642
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Douglas Bess
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2989 W Rock Quarry Rd, Buford, GA, 30519
Phone (770) 932-4549
Enumeration date Dec 3, 2015
Last updated in NPPES Dec 3, 2015
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Douglas Bess?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Douglas Bess is 1780059642, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Douglas Bess practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Buford, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-12-03.