Dr Gretchen Hess, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Tucson, AZ

Dr Gretchen Hess, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Tucson, Arizona. She graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. She is a member of the group practice First Chiropractic - Ina Llc and her current practice location is 4229 W Ina Rd Ste 101, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 744-9586.

Dr Gretchen Hess is licensed to practice in Florida (license number CH8973) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1053332452.

Contact Information

Dr Gretchen Hess, DC
4229 W Ina Rd Ste 101,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2312
(520) 744-9586
(520) 744-0665

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gretchen Hess
GenderFemale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience20 Years
Location4229 W Ina Rd Ste 101, Tucson, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gretchen Hess graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053332452
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587074737
  • Enrollment ID: I20210825003356

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gretchen Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053332452NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor CH8973 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
First Chiropractic - Ina Llc76189691712

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 Gretchen Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameFirst Chiropractic - Ina Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528003894
PECOS PAC ID: 7618969171
Enrollment ID: O20040402000495

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 Gretchen 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 Gretchen Hess, DC
4229 W Ina Rd Ste 101,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2312

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Dr Gretchen Hess, DC
4229 W Ina Rd Ste 101,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2312

Ph: (520) 744-9586

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