Dr. Gail E. Besner, MD
- Publications
- 176
- Clinical trials
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Medical groups
- 3
- Insurance carriers
- 12
- Practice address
- 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
- Practice phone
- Call (614) 722-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Gail E. Besner is a pediatric surgery physician in Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Besner practices at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, part of Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Dr. Besner's NPI, 1982653309, was assigned on May 10, 2006. Dr. Besner graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Besner holds Ohio license 35061786.
- NPI
- 1982653309NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- May 10, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (614) 722-2000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 74
- Medical school graduation
- 1982
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Gail E. Besner practices at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Besner's primary practice is Nationwide Children's Hospital, at 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205 in Franklin County. The practice phone is (614) 722-2000.
- Nationwide Children's Hospital700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205 · Franklin CountyPhone(614) 722-2000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Gail E. Besner is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Besner's primary practice is Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, part of Nationwide Children's Hospital. The medical group on file is Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Besner to 3 more group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Gail E. Besner's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Besner practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Gail E. Besner is one of 74 pediatric surgery physicians in Ohio
Pediatric surgery is Dr. Besner's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0120X. Dr. Besner is board certified in pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Besner is licensed in Ohio.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pediatric surgery, OhioPrimary
Pediatric surgery physicians near Dr. Besner
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Gail E. Besner's patients have a median age of 11
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Besner's median patient age at 11, with 60% women.
Dr. Besner's patients across all payers
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Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 11
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women60%
- Men40%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Gail E. Besner has 176 publications on record
Dmand AI links 176 papers to Dr. Besner, published from 2005 to 2024. 2017 was the busiest year, with 11. The most frequent topics are Heparin-binding EGF-like Growth Factor, Enterocolitis, Necrotizing and Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins. Dr. Besner has published most often in J Pediatr Surg. Dr. Besner's most frequent co-authors are Brian D. Kenney, MD, Barrett Parker Cromeens, DO and Karen A. Diefenbach, MD.
Dr. Besner's papers by year, 2015 to 2024
Topics Dr. Besner writes about most
- Heparin-binding EGF-like Growth Factor
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
- Intestines
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Epidermal Growth Factor
- Disease Models, Animal
Dr. Besner's most frequent co-authors
- Brian D. Kenney, MD14 shared papers
- Barrett Parker Cromeens, DO11 shared papers
- Karen A. Diefenbach, MD5 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Besner
Pediatr Emerg Care
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Gail E. Besner has worked on 1 clinical trial
Dmand AI links Dr. Besner to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Intestinal Perforation and Enterocolitis, Necrotizing.
Conditions in Dr. Besner's trials
- Intestinal Perforation
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Besner
- Edward F. Bell, MD1 shared trial
- Rebeccah Lanan Brown, MD1 shared trial
- Waldemar Alberto Carlo, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Besner
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Gail E. Besner has 2 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Besner, most recently Regional Top Doctor in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. Besner
- 2014
- Regional Top Doctor
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Gail E. Besner graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Dr. Besner graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Besner is a member of ACS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in pediatric surgery
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Gail E. Besner accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Besner is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Molina
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- CareSource
- HCSC
- +4 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Besner accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare10
- PPO7
- HMO5
- Medicaid4
- POS4
- EPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Gail E. Besner's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Gail E. Besner's NPI number?
Dr. Gail E. Besner's NPI number is 1982653309. It was assigned on May 10, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gail E. Besner?
Dr. Gail E. Besner is a pediatric surgery physician in Columbus, Ohio. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 2086S0120X).
Where does Dr. Gail E. Besner practice?
Dr. Besner practices at 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205. Dr. Besner's primary practice is Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, part of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Besner to 3 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Gail E. Besner's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Besner is (614) 722-2000.
What is Dr. Gail E. Besner's medical license number?
Dr. Besner holds Ohio license 35061786.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gail E. Besner affiliated with?
Dr. Besner practices at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
What medical group is Dr. Gail E. Besner part of?
Dr. Besner is linked to Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Besner to 2 more medical groups.
Is Dr. Gail E. Besner board certified?
Yes. Dr. Besner is board certified in pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Where did Dr. Gail E. Besner go to medical school?
Dr. Besner graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1982.
How long has Dr. Gail E. Besner been practicing?
Dr. Besner graduated from medical school in 1982, 44 years ago.
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Does Dr. Gail E. Besner do research?
Dmand AI links 176 publications to Dr. Besner, published from 2005 to 2024. Dr. Besner has worked on 1 clinical trial.
Who does Dr. Gail E. Besner publish with?
Dr. Besner's most frequent co-authors are Brian D. Kenney, MD (14 shared papers), Barrett Parker Cromeens, DO (11 shared papers) and Karen A. Diefenbach, MD (5 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Gail E. Besner accept?
Dr. Besner is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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