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- 710 94Th Ave N Ste 309, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
About Dr. Hess
Derek B. Hess, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Petersburg, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Derek trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. Derek is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — pediatric. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 126 services to 112 patients. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, established patient complete exam of visual system, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1992726657.
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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
- (727) 213-3330
- Email not available
Practice Locations
710 94TH AVE N STE 309
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
126 services · 112 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
55 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 2
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 eye doctors in Saint Petersburg 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hess's specialty?
Dr. Hess is an eye doctor in Saint Petersburg, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hess?
Dr. Hess is listed at 710 94Th Ave N Ste 309, Saint Petersburg, FL 33702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hess?
The number on file is (727) 213-3330. 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 1992726657. 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
What is Dr. Hess's medical education?
Dr. Hess attended University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hess have?
Dr. Hess has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hess known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hess provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and established patient complete exam of visual system, 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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