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DR. NORMAN L HESSER DO
NPI 1225391733
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Clearwater, FL

Active since June 19, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 PINELLAS ST, MS44, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(727) 461-8231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 26, 2025, Jun 27, 2024, Jun 20, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Norman L Hesser Do NPPES

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

DR. NORMAN L HESSER DO (NPI 1225391733) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS019905) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225391733
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. NORMAN L HESSERCredential: DO
Location Address300 PINELLAS ST, MS44Clearwater, FL 33756
Mailing Address2995 Drew St Fl 2Clearwater, FL 33759-3012 · (727) 532-0002
Phone(727) 461-8231
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1225391733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OS019905
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
300 PINELLAS ST, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL 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

Dr. Norman L Hesser Do 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 ID4880830975
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251120002642
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33756 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

BRYAN HYMAN DO
Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 447-7175
JENSEN THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
MANDEE PETERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
ALEXANDRA ABREU-ESPOSITO PA-C
Physician Assistant
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 447-7175
DR. IRMA ALVES M.D.
Internal Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7908
DR. MARK W STANFORD MD
Emergency Medicine
300 PINELLAS ST, MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 462-7000
HEATHER JO BRINK PHARMD
Pharmacist
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (480) 213-5012
KIRAN RABHERU MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PINELLAS ST
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 298-6283

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 Norman Hesser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Norman Hesser is 1225391733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2012.

Where is Norman Hesser located?

Norman Hesser practices at 300 Pinellas St Ms44, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (727) 461-8231.

What is Norman Hesser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Norman Hesser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Norman Hesser 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 Norman Hesser accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Norman Hesser 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 Norman Hesser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Norman Hesser is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Norman Hesser was last updated on February 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.