DR. DONALD T HESS JR. M.D.
NPI 1629031406
Surgery in Boston, MA

Q: What is Donald Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Hess is 1629031406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Q: What is Donald Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Hess was last updated on November 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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 April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG., BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-8052(617) 638-8053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2025, Dec 23, 2020, Feb 26, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Donald T Hess Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DONALD T HESS JR. M.D. (NPI 1629031406) is an individual surgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (77868) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629031406

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD T HESS JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 3B, SHAPIRO BLDG.Boston, MA 02118-2526

Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690

Phone(617) 414-8052

Fax(617) 638-8053

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1629031406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 77868

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

725 ALBANY ST. SUITE 3B, Boston, MA 02118

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110062612AMA

Medicaid3146729NH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald T Hess Jr. 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 ID2062582125

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080531000034

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

48 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number220031

Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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

$97.64 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$78.84 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

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.

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 Donald Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Hess is 1629031406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Donald Hess located?

Donald Hess practices at 725 Albany St. Suite 3B Shapiro Bldg., Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-8052.

What is Donald Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Donald Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald 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 Donald Hess accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Donald 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 Donald Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Hess is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Hess was last updated on November 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.