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DR. RALPH C HESS III DO
NPI 1417065681
Emergency Medicine in Camden, SC

Active since August 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6 HUNT CUP LN, CAMDEN, SC 29020(606) 922-5067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ralph C Hess Iii Do NPPES

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

DR. RALPH C HESS III DO (NPI 1417065681) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Camden, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (DO1479) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417065681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RALPH C HESS IIICredential: DO
Location Address6 HUNT CUP LNCamden, SC 29020-2122
Mailing Address6 Hunt Cup LnCamden, SC 29020-2122 · (606) 922-5067
Phone(606) 922-5067
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1417065681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · DO1479
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.
6 HUNT CUP LN, Camden, SC 29020
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Other Identifiers 1

Other930103053KY · Rail Road

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ralph C Hess Iii Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Ralph Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health University Medical Group
29 mi
Anesthesiology
5 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679161483 (864) 522-8615
App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC
30 mi
Emergency Medicine
1304 W BOBO NEWSOM HWY
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457878084 (843) 339-2100
Prisma Health-Upstate
77 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
22725 HIGHWAY 76 E
Clinton, SC 29325
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245786367 (864) 833-9100
Greenville Health System
77 mi
Emergency Medicine
22725 HIGHWAY 76 E
Clinton, SC 29325
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033550058 (864) 833-9100
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
939 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 311 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29020 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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 Ralph Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Hess is 1417065681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2006.

Where is Ralph Hess located?

Ralph Hess practices at 6 Hunt Cup Ln, Camden, SC 29020. The listed phone number is (606) 922-5067.

What is Ralph Hess's specialty?

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

Is Ralph Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Hess is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ralph Hess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ralph Hess reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Prisma Health University Medical Group (Columbia, SC), App Of South Carolina Ed PLLC (Hartsville, SC), Prisma Health-Upstate (Clinton, SC), Greenville Health System (Clinton, SC) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). 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 Ralph Hess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ralph Hess accept?

Health plans from CareSource and CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Ralph 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 Ralph Hess was last updated on August 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.