DR. ERIC J HESS M.D.
NPI 1710058979
Hospitalist in Fort Collins, CO

Active since November 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525(970) 488-1666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Eric J Hess M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC J HESS M.D. (NPI 1710058979) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fort Collins, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0049817) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710058979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC J HESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address2637 MIDPOINT DR STE BFort Collins, CO 80525-4408
Mailing Address2637 Midpoint Dr Ste BFort Collins, CO 80525-4408 · (970) 488-1666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1995
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2019
NPI 1710058979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in CO · DR.0049817
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 49817 (CO)
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid50659502CO
OtherP01429122CO · Rr Medicare

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

Dr. Eric J 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 ID9335299049
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110920000248
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 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 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.
543 services200 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 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.
140 services98 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 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.
108 services108 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.
86 services85 patients
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes 99220
This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.
75 services74 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
57 services57 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80525 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

89.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.13
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Extension drainage tubing, any type, any length, with connector/adaptor, for use with urinary leg bag or urostomy pouch, each A4331
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$3.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each A4349
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier11 claims385 services$1.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies A4353
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier11 claims2,200 services$6.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Lubricant, per ounce A4402
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier11 claims88 services$1.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers25 claims26 services$17.23 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
6 suppliers44 claims45 services$84.18 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.

Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Hospitalist
2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710058979, enumerated as an "individual" on November 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 2637 MIDPOINT DR STE B FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 and the phone number is (970) 488-1666.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.