Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout VAN ESS
Based in Rochester, MN, James M van Ess, DDS, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under maxillofacial surgery. James graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1995. James is also listed as specializing in oral & maxillofacial surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 277 services to 257 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (507) 284-2511
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
277 services · 257 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth | Imaging | 70355 |
129 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
70 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
44 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
21 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
13 |
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.
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 maxillofacial surgeons in Rochester 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mayo Medical School 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Mayo Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth 4
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Van Ess's specialty?
Dr. Van Ess is a maxillofacial surgeon in Rochester, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Van Ess?
Dr. Van Ess is listed at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Van Ess?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Van Ess?
Dr. Van Ess's National Provider Identifier is 1093785255. 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. Van Ess's medical education?
Dr. Van Ess attended Mayo Medical School, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Van Ess have?
Dr. Van Ess has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Van Ess known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Van Ess performs imaging including x-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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