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DR. JAMES LAWRENCE HESS D.O.
NPI 1336273226
Orthopaedic Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Active since March 15, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2027
3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, TUCSON, AZ 85716(520) 325-9790(520) 325-4012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James Lawrence Hess D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES LAWRENCE HESS D.O. (NPI 1336273226) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (2309) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336273226
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES LAWRENCE HESSCredential: D.O.
Location Address3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RDTucson, AZ 85716-1603
Mailing Address3002 N Country Club RdTucson, AZ 85716-1603 · (520) 325-9790 · Fax (520) 325-4012
Phone(520) 325-9790
Fax(520) 325-4012
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1336273226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 2309
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RD, Tucson, AZ 85716
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND84411AZ
Medicaid269044AZ
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedZDO2309AZ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. James Lawrence Hess D.o. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2019 through January 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2019
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85716 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

FOOTHILL ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES PC
Orthopaedic Surgery
3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RD
TUCSON, AZ 85716
Pima County (520) 795-0610
DESERT VALLEY PHYSICAL THERAPY, PLLC
Physical Therapist
3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RD
TUCSON, AZ 85716
Pima County (520) 990-5766
DR. ROGER T GRIMES D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery
3002 N COUNTRY CLUB RD
TUCSON, AZ 85716
Pima County (520) 795-0610

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 James Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hess is 1336273226. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2007.

Where is James Hess located?

James Hess practices at 3002 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716. The listed phone number is (520) 325-9790.

What is James Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Hess enrolled in Medicare?

No. James Hess has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hess was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.