1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Houston
  5. Pediatrics
  6. NPI Profile

LAUREN HESS
NPI 1902164189
Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Active since April 25, 2012PECOS Enrolled
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, BCM 320, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1170(832) 825-9302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Lauren Hess NPPES

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

LAUREN HESS (NPI 1902164189) is an individual pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3008) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902164189
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN HESS
Location AddressONE BAYLOR PLAZA, BCM 320Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6621 Fannin, Suite A2210Houston, TX 77030 · (832) 824-3719 · Fax (832) 825-5424
Phone(832) 824-1170
Fax(832) 825-9302
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1902164189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q3008
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, Houston, TX 77030
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lauren Hess is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Lauren Hess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Children's Physician Group
0.3 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

CLAUDIA JESSY HENRIQUEZ LOPEZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5928
SAJIVA ARYAL MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5490
MONICA HANNA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-1549
MARYAM ASHFAQ M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5490
ADRIANA MARIA ECHEVERRIA DE BENEGAS M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5490
AYSE AKCAN ARIKAN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-6230
AMEED TAHER M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5588
LAMYA ALSARRAF
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4951

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 Lauren Hess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Hess is 1902164189. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2012.

Where is Lauren Hess located?

Lauren Hess practices at One Baylor Plaza Bcm 320, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1170.

What is Lauren Hess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Lauren Hess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Hess is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lauren Hess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lauren Hess reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). 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 Lauren Hess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lauren Hess accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Lauren 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 Lauren Hess was last updated on June 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.