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DR. NICHOLAS R HESS MD
NPI 1548798903
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Rochester, NY

Q: What is Nicholas Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Hess is 1548798903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2017.

Q: What is Nicholas Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Hess was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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 May 30, 2017PECOS Enrolled

1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240, ROCHESTER, NY 14621(585) 922-3260(585) 922-3261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Mar 17, 2018, May 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Nicholas R Hess Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS R HESS MD (NPI 1548798903) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (345967) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548798903

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS R HESSCredential: MD

Location Address1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240Rochester, NY 14621-3022

Mailing Address100 Kings Hwy SRochester, NY 14617-5504 · Fax (585) 922-1011

Phone(585) 922-3260

Fax(585) 922-3261

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1548798903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 345967

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1415 PORTLAND AVE STE 240, Rochester, NY 14621

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536 · Phone (412) 647-7555

Location 23600 Forbes Ave Ste 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410 · Phone (717) 816-9847

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Nicholas R Hess Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14621 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

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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 9

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

NEAL CHUANG MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)