CHRISTOPHER DAVID HESS CRNA
NPI 1013493055
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since July 12, 2018Accepts Medicare Assignment
87.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 2, 2024, Oct 13, 2020, Jan 18, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher David Hess Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER DAVID HESS CRNA (NPI 1013493055) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (218525) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. He maintains 2 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013493055
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER DAVID HESSCredential: CRNA
Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452 · (480) 301-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1013493055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 218525
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14921 E Bell Rd Ste 102Scottsdale, AZ 85254-6002 · Phone (480) 892-8400 · Fax (602) 508-4830
Location 24800 N 22nd St Ste 120Phoenix, AZ 85016-4962 · Phone (602) 955-1000 · Fax (602) 508-4830

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher David Hess Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244576635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190104002754

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
13400 E SHEA BLVD
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,792 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
8763 E BELL RD STE 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, PC
  • 224 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
3301 N MILLER RD, STE 140
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
116 services114 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
22 services21 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.84

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Urology
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hess is 1013493055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2018.

Where is Christopher Hess located?

Christopher Hess practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. The listed phone number is (480) 301-8000.

What is Christopher Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Christopher Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Hess is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Hess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Hess reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mayo Clinic Arizona (Scottsdale, AZ), Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center II PLLC (Scottsdale, AZ) and Southwestern Eye Center Ltd (Scottsdale, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Hess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Hess accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Christopher Hess as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hess was last updated on April 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.