DANIEL ROBERT HESS M.D.
NPI 1487853529
Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC

Q: What is Daniel Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Hess is 1487853529. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2007.

Q: What is Daniel Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Hess was last updated on November 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since July 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2720 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 791-2480(803) 936-4102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2020, Oct 1, 2020, May 22, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Daniel Robert Hess M.d. NPPES

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

DANIEL ROBERT HESS M.D. (NPI 1487853529) is an individual hospitalist provider in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29927) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487853529

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDANIEL ROBERT HESSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2720 SUNSET BLVDWest Columbia, SC 29169

Mailing AddressPo Box 896239Charlotte, NC 28289-6239 · (803) 791-2828

Phone(803) 791-2480

Fax(803) 936-4102

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20205 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2020

✔ NPI 1487853529 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 29927

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 29927 (SC)

2720 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid299279SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare.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

Daniel Robert 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 ID446449391

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110107001063

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Daniel Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lexington Health Inc

Same address

Dietitian, Registered

2720 SUNSET BLVD
West Columbia, SC 29169

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
1,219 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003416066 (803) 791-2248

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

584 services271 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

298 services159 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

184 services183 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

80 services79 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

47 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

42 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420026

Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County

Emergency services

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420073

Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers22 claims22 services$14.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers54 claims54 services$63.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier29 claims29 services$30.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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