Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Gainesville, FL

Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Gainesville, Florida. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. 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) 265-5470.

Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME70541) 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 1366470023.

Contact Information

Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
(352) 265-5470
(352) 627-4173

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Philip Joseph Hess Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience32 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 Philip Joseph Hess Jr attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366470023
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981737525
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803000129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366470023NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 01075386A (Indiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME70541 (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 Philip Joseph Hess Jr 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 Philip Joseph Hess Jr 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 Philip Joseph Hess Jr, MD
Po Box 100129,
Gainesville, FL 32610-0129

Ph: (352) 265-5470
Dr Philip Joseph Hess Jr, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Ph: (352) 265-5470

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Gainesville, FL

Dr. Thomas M. Beaver, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-5505    Fax: 352-273-5515
Dr. Charles T Klodell Jr., MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6440 W Newberry Rd, Suite 102, Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: 352-333-5610    Fax: 352-333-5611
Dr. Mohammad Abdelrahman M Aladaileh, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-5470    Fax: 352-273-5513
Dr. Daniel Glen Knauf, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 224 Se 24th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
Phone: 352-334-7917    Fax: 352-955-2126
Mayank Rajanikant Patel, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-2504    
Dr. William Weir, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-5501    Fax: 352-273-5515
Dr. John Edward Digiorgio, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 418 Nw 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 248-686-2845    

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