DR. JOHN RIDER HESS M.D.
NPI 1770575078
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since August 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 543-6420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. John Rider Hess M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN RIDER HESS M.D. (NPI 1770575078) is an individual blood banking & transfusion medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00015060) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770575078
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZB0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN RIDER HESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address325 9TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-2420
Mailing AddressPo Box 50095, Seattle, Wa 98145Seattle, WA 98145 · (206) 543-6420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2016
✔ NPI 1770575078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZB0001X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00015060
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License MD00015060 (WA)
325 9TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Other Identifiers 5

Other207ZB0001XWA · Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Wa Md00015060
Medicare PIN8914481WA
Other207ZP0105XWA · Pathology - Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine Wa Md00015060
Medicare UPINH36912
Medicaid1770575078WA

Accepted 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. John Rider 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 ID840377529
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130104000150
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.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report 86077
Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.
45 services38 patients
Blood bank physician services for investigation of transfusion reaction with written report 86078
This service involves a blood bank doctor examining a patient's reaction to a blood transfusion. The doctor will conduct tests to identify the cause and provide a written report detailing the findings and recommendations for future care.
30 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359920
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Social Worker (Clinical)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359760
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Medical)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Occupational Therapist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 John Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Hess is 1770575078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.

Where is John Hess located?

John Hess practices at 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 543-6420.

What is John Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X.

Is John Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Hess accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list John 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Hess was last updated on April 26, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.