RYAN MICHAEL HESS MD
NPI 1861955874
Neurological Surgery in Buffalo, NY

Active since April 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 HIGH ST FL SECTION4, BUFFALO, NY 14203(716) 218-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2026, Apr 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ryan Michael Hess Md NPPES

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

RYAN MICHAEL HESS MD (NPI 1861955874) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in North Carolina (2026-02814) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861955874
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameRYAN MICHAEL HESSCredential: MD
Location Address100 HIGH ST FL SECTION4Buffalo, NY 14203-1126
Mailing Address89 Beale AveCheektowaga, NY 14225-2008 · (716) 866-8740
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1861955874 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02814
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
100 HIGH ST FL SECTION4, Buffalo, NY 14203

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ryan Michael Hess Md 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 ID1557877396
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260618001996
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ryan Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Physical Therapy
2925 BEECHTREE DR STE 145
Sanford, NC 27330
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pinehurst, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340115
Location155 Memorial DrivePinehurst, NC 28374 · Moore County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14203 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Ryan Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Hess is 1861955874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2019.

Where is Ryan Hess located?

Ryan Hess practices at 100 High St Fl Section4, Buffalo, NY 14203. The listed phone number is (716) 218-1000.

What is Ryan Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Ryan Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ryan Hess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ryan Hess reassigns Medicare benefits to Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc. (Sanford, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ryan Hess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ryan Hess accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Ryan 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 Ryan Hess affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Hess is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Hess was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.