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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HESSERT
Based in Oak Ridge, TN, David Dawes Hessert, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 935 Medicare patients across 1,164 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (865) 482-8890
- Email not available
Practice Locations
90 VERMONT AVE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,164 services · 935 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
100 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
15 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
251 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
176 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
138 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
91 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
59 |
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
31 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hessert?
Dr. Hessert is an ophthalmology in Oak Ridge, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
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What is Dr. Hessert's address?
Dr. Hessert is listed at 90 VERMONT AVE, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hessert?
The number on file is (865) 482-8890. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Hessert's NPI number?
Dr. Hessert's National Provider Identifier is 1710966320. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Hessert train?
Dr. Hessert attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hessert been practicing?
Dr. Hessert has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hessert perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hessert performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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