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- 2225 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794
About Dr. Hess
Based in Tifton, GA, Benjamin R. Hess, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 20,412 services to 6,850 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1003044199 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (229) 391-4100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2225 US HIGHWAY 41 N
Tifton, GA 31794
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
20,412 services · 6,850 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
310 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
68 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
233 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | Imaging | 74019 |
63 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
1,948 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
176 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage | Treatment | 90656 |
67 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
6,570 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
2,957 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
605 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Tifton 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hess specialize in?
Dr. Hess is a family practice in Tifton, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hess located?
Dr. Hess is listed at 2225 US Highway 41 N, Tifton, GA 31794. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hess's phone number?
The number on file is (229) 391-4100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hess?
Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier is 1003044199. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hess go to medical school?
Dr. Hess attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hess have?
Dr. Hess has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hess do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hess performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of abdomen, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hess's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hess. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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