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DR. STEPHEN IVOR ESSES M.D.
NPI 1760489595
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Houston, TX

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.54/100
CMS Quality Rating
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1016, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 333-4110(713) 333-4111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2020, Jan 22, 2020, Oct 20, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Stephen Ivor Esses M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN IVOR ESSES M.D. (NPI 1760489595) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J1656) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760489595
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEPHEN IVOR ESSESCredential: M.D.
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1016Houston, TX 77030-2761
Mailing Address6560 Fannin St, Ste 1016Houston, TX 77030-2725 · (713) 333-4110 · Fax (713) 333-4111
Phone(713) 333-4110
Fax(713) 333-4111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1760489595 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J1656
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1149585-05TX

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. Stephen Ivor Esses 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 ID1153389747
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041229000560
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 6

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.
193 services110 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
70 services70 patients
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 63048
This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone in your spine to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It may be performed on multiple spine segments depending on your condition. The aim is to improve mobility and reduce pain or discomfort.
52 services24 patients
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100
An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.
31 services29 patients
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 63047
This procedure involves removing part of a spine bone to alleviate pressure on the lower spinal cord and/or nerves. It targets a single segment of the spine, improving mobility and reducing pain. It's a common treatment for conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
25 services25 patients
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040
An X-ray of the upper spine, with 2-3 views, is a painless procedure that employs a small amount of radiation to capture images of your neck and upper back. It assists in diagnosing conditions like arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland

Acute Care Hospitals · Pearland, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670106
Location11100 Shadow Creek ParkwayPearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County
Emergency services

Townsen Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670266
Location1475 Fm 1960 Bypass EHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County

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.

74.54/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost44.68

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
14%320 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
94%4,799 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%562 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
38%211 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%1,600 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
82%2,346 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
14%2,145 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 95% · 1,047 patients
Patients tobacco: 3% · 221 patients
70%1,047 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
93%2,346 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
49%2,346 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 291 patients
6%291 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
17%2,346 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Lumbar-sacral orthosis, sagittal-coronal control, with rigid anterior and posterior frame/panels, posterior extends from sacrococcygeal junction to t-9 vertebra, lateral strength provided by rigid lateral frame/panels, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise L0637
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF007N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$954.00 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.

JANET L ATTISHA RN, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1260
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-0466
TIEN WONG M.D.
Ophthalmology
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 524-3434
DR. OLGA WALN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 802
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-9551
PARTNERS IN INTERNAL MEDICINE, P.A.
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1012
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (281) 657-0770
KEVIN ANTHONY GRIMES MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1540
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-9997
NICOLE BAUTISTA DAVENPORT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1842
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-2089
DR. MICHAEL POOL COSELLI M.D.
Surgery
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1608
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 796-1608
DR. WILLIAM HYPES OBENOUR JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1112
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 790-1541

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 Stephen Esses's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Esses is 1760489595. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Stephen Esses located?

Stephen Esses practices at 6560 Fannin St Suite 1016, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 333-4110.

What is Stephen Esses's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Stephen Esses enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Esses 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.

Is Stephen Esses affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Esses is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland and Townsen Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Esses was last updated on March 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.