Dr. Deborah K. Bessler
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 14 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 2007
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1568653426
Dr. Deborah K. Bessler O.D.
Optometrist
She is located at 305 North Sanborn Boulevard in Mitchell, SD 57301. Can help patients with the following: Blindness, Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568653426. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 996-2537. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Deborah Bessler, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Deborah K. Bessler.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Deborah K. Bessler
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Deborah K. Bessler as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Avera Health Plans
Network data as of Jan 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Avera Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectPlus $0 Gold (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $0 Silver (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Catastrophic | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $1800 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $4500 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 24, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Sanford Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $1,750 | HMO · Gold | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $3,500 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $4,750 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $6,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $7,200 HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $2,000 | HMO · Gold | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $6,000 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $7,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Deborah K. Bessler is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Deborah K. Bessler is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Alcon | $113 |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $81 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $195 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 2007
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Deborah Bessler?
Dr. Deborah Bessler's office is located at 305 North Sanborn Boulevard in Mitchell, SD 57301.
Does Dr. Deborah Bessler accept patients with Avera Health Plans?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Bessler is listed in-network for Avera Health Plans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Deborah Bessler treat?
Dr. Deborah Bessler provides treatment for Blindness, Cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Deborah Bessler have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Deborah Bessler is affiliated with Crete Vision Clinic.