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James T. Hess, OD

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About Dr. Hess

Based in Bemidji, MN, James T. Hess, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. James graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1984. James is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 50 Medicare patients across 50 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1720017304 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

MN licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 1993As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1720017304Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Hess specialize in?

Dr. Hess is an optometry in Bemidji, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Hess located?

Dr. Hess is listed at 212 3Rd St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601. 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 (218) 751-8313. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Hess's NPI number?

Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier is 1720017304. 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 Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Hess been practicing?

Dr. Hess has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Hess do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hess provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Hess confirmed this information?

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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