Dr Christopher Aaron Hess, MD - Medicare Pain Management in Wilmington, NC

Dr Christopher Aaron Hess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Wilmington, North Carolina. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pain Management. He is a member of the group practice Wilmington Health Pllc and his current practice location is 1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (910) 341-3300.

Dr Christopher Aaron Hess is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2019-00430) 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 1356631162.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Aaron Hess, MD
1202 Medical Center Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28401-7307
(910) 341-3300
(910) 251-2067

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Aaron Hess
GenderMale
SpecialityPain Management
Experience13 Years
Location1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, North Carolina
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 Aaron Hess attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356631162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2011
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143468991
  • Enrollment ID: I20190430002598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Aaron Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356631162NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine R1544 (Texas)Secondary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 2019-00430 (North Carolina)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2019-00430 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sentara Rmh Medical CenterHarrisonburg, VAHospital
New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wilmington Health Pllc6103722509283

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 Aaron Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWilmington Health Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881632339
PECOS PAC ID: 6103722509
Enrollment ID: O20031208000800

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 Aaron 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 Aaron Hess, MD
16633 Dallas Pkwy #150,
Addison, TX 75001

Ph: (972) 380-0000
Dr Christopher Aaron Hess, MD
1202 Medical Center Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28401-7307

Ph: (910) 341-3300

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