Dr James N Hess Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Clarksville, MD

Dr James N Hess Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Clarksville, Maryland. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Columbia Family Eye Care, Inc. and his current practice location is 12345 Wake Forest Rd, Suite E, Clarksville, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 531-7507.

Dr James N Hess Jr is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TA1214) 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 1689663494.

Contact Information

Dr James N Hess Jr, OD
12345 Wake Forest Rd, Suite E,
Clarksville, MD 21029-1500
(410) 531-7507
(410) 531-8655

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr James N Hess Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location12345 Wake Forest Rd, Clarksville, Maryland
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 James N Hess Jr attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689663494
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103811724
  • Enrollment ID: I20101122000012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James N Hess Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689663494NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TA1214 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Family Eye Care, Inc.20624076792

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 James N Hess Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameColumbia Family Eye Care, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598881476
PECOS PAC ID: 2062407679
Enrollment ID: O20040414001743

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 James N 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 James N Hess Jr, OD
12345 Wake Forest Rd, Suite E,
Clarksville, MD 21029-1500

Ph: (410) 531-7507
Dr James N Hess Jr, OD
12345 Wake Forest Rd, Suite E,
Clarksville, MD 21029-1500

Ph: (410) 531-7507

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Practice Location: 12345 Wake Forest Rd, Suite E, Clarksville, MD 21029
Phone: 410-531-7507    Fax: 410-531-8655

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