Dr Christopher William Hess, MD - Medicare Neurology in Gainesville, FL

Dr Christopher William Hess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Gainesville, Florida. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc and his current practice location is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 273-5550.

Dr Christopher William Hess is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME115752) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1881848836.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher William Hess, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
(352) 273-5550
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher William Hess
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience18 Years
Location1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher William Hess attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881848836
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/04/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012190283
  • Enrollment ID: I20130723000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher William Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881848836NPI-NPPES
009004400MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 251069 (New York)Secondary
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology ME115752 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uf Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc03451462541622

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher William Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063463768
PECOS PAC ID: 0345146254
Enrollment ID: O20031211000099

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher William Hess is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher William Hess, MD
Po Box 918025,
Orlando, FL 32891-8025

Ph: (352) 273-5550
Dr Christopher William Hess, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Ph: (352) 273-5550

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Gainesville, FL

Richa Vijayvargiya,
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-4357    Fax: 352-627-4150
Dr. Gerald Richardson Iii, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7360 Nw 47th Way, Gainesville, FL 32653
Phone: 407-821-5979    
Dr. Edgard Olbany Andrade, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-392-6442    
Dr. Thiago Santos Carneiro, MD, MPH
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-5550    Fax: 352-273-5575
Dr. Leston B Nay, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5318 Sw 91st Ter, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: 352-375-5553    Fax: 352-672-6201
Leonardo Rodriguez, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-376-1611    Fax: 352-271-4574
Dr. Newton Agrawal, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4300 Sw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: 352-374-5600    

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