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CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HESS RPA-C
NPI 1770174005
Physician Assistant in Albany, NY

Active since January 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S RADIOLOGY, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 525-1550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2021, May 4, 2021, Mar 29, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christopher William Hess Rpa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HESS RPA-C (NPI 1770174005) is an individual physician assistant in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (026951) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770174005
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HESSCredential: RPA-C
Location Address315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S RADIOLOGYAlbany, NY 12208-1707
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890
Phone(518) 525-1550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1770174005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 026951
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
315 SO MANNING BLVD, Albany, NY 12208
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11300 Massachusetts AveTroy, NY 12180-1628 · Phone (518) 268-5590 · Fax (518) 268-5534
Location 22215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 585-1401 · Fax (518) 525-1200
Location 3600 Northern BlvdAlbany, NY 12204-1004 · Phone (518) 471-3280 · Fax (518) 471-3064
Location 41270 Belmont AveSchenectady, NY 12308-2104 · Phone (518) 382-4558

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

Christopher William Hess Rpa-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 ID4486058526
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210811001648
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 5

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
32 services12 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
29 services25 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
26 services23 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
16 services16 patients
Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36558
The insertion of a tunneled central venous tube is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is placed into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest. This tube allows healthcare providers to give medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into your bloodstream over a longer period.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ellis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Schenectady, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330153
Location1101 Nott StreetSchenectady, NY 12308 · Schenectady County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 13

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

TROY JAMES BUCHANAN RPA-C
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
315 SO MANNING BLVD, HOSPITALIST DEPARTMENT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
DAN LIU
Hospitalist
315 SO MANNING BLVD, HOSPITALIST DEPT
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
ISHA N VYAS PA
Physician Assistant
315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
SARAH JEANNETTE KLEPP PA
Physician Assistant
315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
DOUGLAS WALLED M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
315 SO MANNING BLVD, SPH MEDICAL IMAGING
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
SARAH ROGERS OT
Occupational Therapist
315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL REHABILITATION
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1500
SMBAT AMIRBEKIAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
315 SO MANNING BLVD, SPH MEDICAL IMAGING
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550
DR. ANDREW STEWART HAWKINS M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
315 SO MANNING BLVD, SPH MEDICAL IMAGING
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1550

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 Christopher Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Hess is 1770174005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2021.

Where is Christopher Hess located?

Christopher Hess practices at 315 So Manning Blvd St. Peter's Radiology, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 525-1550.

What is Christopher Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Christopher Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Hess is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Ellis Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Hess was last updated on August 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.