JOHN L. NESS M.D.
NPI 1922064203
Family Medicine in Tallahassee, FL

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 10D1075296 · Waiver

616 UNIVERSAL DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303(850) 385-1839(850) 386-8371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About John L. Ness M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN L. NESS M.D. (NPI 1922064203) is an individual family medicine provider in Tallahassee, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME34707) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 16, 2027, and is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922064203

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameJOHN L. NESSCredential: M.D.

Location Address616 UNIVERSAL DRTallahassee, FL 32303-4787

Mailing Address616 Universal DrTallahassee, FL 32303-4787 · (850) 385-1839 · Fax (850) 386-8371

Phone(850) 385-1839

Fax(850) 386-8371

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978

Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 2010

✔ NPI 1922064203 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME34707

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

616 UNIVERSAL DR, Tallahassee, FL 32303

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Other Identifiers 5

Other32048FL · Blue Cross/blue Shield

Medicare UPIN42257FL

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified32048UFL

Medicaid065451500FL

Other05234FL · Universal Health Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), UnitedHealthcare.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

John L. Ness 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 ID9931233111

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100811000077

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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 10D1075296

John Ness MD · Tallahassee, FL

Active · expires Oct 16, 2027

CLIA Number10D1075296

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateOctober 17, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateOctober 16, 2027

Laboratory DirectorJohn L. Ness

Laboratory Phone(850) 385-1839

Laboratory LocationJohn Ness MD616 Universal Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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, 20-29 minutes 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.

206 services110 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

87 services67 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

52 services48 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

43 services43 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

32 services32 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100135

Location1300 Miccosukee RdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32303 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

$87.62 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$40.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers12 claims67 services$2.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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