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JENNIFER LEIGH HESS FNP-C
NPI 1639182314
Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Jennifer Leigh Hess Fnp-c NPPES

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

JENNIFER LEIGH HESS FNP-C (NPI 1639182314) is an individual nurse practitioner in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (684295) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639182314
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER LEIGH HESSCredential: FNP-C
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Phone(713) 792-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1639182314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 684295
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License APRN-5335 (HI)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 7

OtherP00924650TX · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid191230503TX
Other7591943TX · Aetna
Other830N14TX · Tx Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other1033038TX · Amerigroup
Other4716971TX · Cigna
Medicaid191230504 (MDACC)TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.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

Jennifer Leigh Hess Fnp-c 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 ID3870698046
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251208001286
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 2

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
193 services81 patients
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.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Straub Clinic And Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Honolulu, HI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number120022
Location888 S King StreetHonolulu, HI 96813 · Honolulu County
Emergency services

Pali Momi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Aiea, HI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number120026
Location98-1079 Moanalua RoadAiea, HI 96701 · Honolulu County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Iv pole E0776
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$4.30 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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-2360
DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
JANUARY Y TSAI MD
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MEGAN J TANNER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Jennifer Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Hess is 1639182314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is Jennifer Hess located?

Jennifer Hess practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Jennifer Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Jennifer Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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 Jennifer Hess accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Jennifer 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 Jennifer Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Hess is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital and Pali Momi Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Hess was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.