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JENNIFER J HESS M.D.
NPI 1154309953
Emergency Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, Sep 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jennifer J Hess M.d. NPPES

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

JENNIFER J HESS M.D. (NPI 1154309953) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (61457) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154309953
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER J HESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 936-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1154309953 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 61457✔ Licensed in AL · 36425✔ Licensed in MN · 44720
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-0001 · Phone (507) 284-2511
Location 2619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-0001 · Phone (205) 934-4011
Location 31411 W Baddour PkwyLebanon, TN 37087-2513 · Phone (615) 875-6415
Location 42835 Highway 231 NShelbyville, TN 37160-7327 · Phone (615) 875-6415
Location 51801 N Jackson StTullahoma, TN 37388-2201 · Phone (615) 875-6415

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid35156500WI
Medicaid876487500MN
Other930118337MN · Railroad Medicare
MedicaidENROLLEDSD
MedicaidENROLLEDIA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer J Hess M.d. 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 ID9335282078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200901003519
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
45 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
32 services31 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Jennifer Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Hess is 1154309953. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2006.

Where is Jennifer Hess located?

Jennifer Hess practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 936-2000.

What is Jennifer Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jennifer Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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.

What insurance does Jennifer Hess accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Jennifer 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.

Is Jennifer Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Hess is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Hess was last updated on April 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.