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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HESS
Based in Harrisonburg, VA, Christopher J Hess, MD is listed in the NPI registry under physical medicine and rehabilitation. Christopher graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2008. Christopher is also listed as specialising in physical medicine & rehabilitation and pm&r — pain medicine.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Hess specialise in?
Dr. Hess is a physical medicine and rehabilitation in Harrisonburg, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hess located?
Dr. Hess is listed at 2509 PLEASANT RUN DR, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. 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 (540) 689-5500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Hess's NPI number?
Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier is 1598932618. 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 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hess been practising?
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 injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level and injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 7-8 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (540) 689-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2509 PLEASANT RUN DR
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,782 services · 2,101 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
396 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
149 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
141 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
140 |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
93 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
77 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
76 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | Procedure | 64484 |
57 |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64491 |
46 |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64490 |
46 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
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Class of 2008 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
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Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 8
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