MR. JAMES C HESS MD
NPI 1528178043
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Independence, LA
About Mr. James C Hess Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. JAMES C HESS MD (NPI 1528178043) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Independence, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.15685) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (1980).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mr. James C Hess Md 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Medical Center New Orleans
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LALallie Kemp Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70443 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
INDEPENDENCE, LA 70443
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 1528178043. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.
Where is James Hess located?
James Hess practices at 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 70443. The listed phone number is (985) 878-9421.
What is James Hess's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is James Hess enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James 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 James Hess accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list James 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 James Hess affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Hess is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans and Lallie Kemp Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Hess was last updated on April 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
