Mr James C Hess, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Independence, LA

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Mr James C Hess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Independence, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr and his current practice location is 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 878-9421.

Mr James C Hess is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.15685) 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 1528178043.

Contact Information

Mr James C Hess, MD
52579 Highway 51 S,
Independence, LA 70443-2231
(985) 878-9421
(985) 878-1306

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr James C Hess
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience44 Years
Location52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, Louisiana
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:
  • Mr James C Hess graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528178043
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284785833
  • Enrollment ID: I20090623000028

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James C Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528178043NPI-NPPES
1341860MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD.15685 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lallie Kemp Medical CenterIndependence, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr034523890337

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. Mr James C Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLallie Kemp Medical Ctr
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558303420
PECOS PAC ID: 0345238903
Enrollment ID: O20040503001188

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. Mr James C 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
Mr James C Hess, MD
Po Box 919313,
Dallas, TX 75391-9313

Ph: (855) 707-1542		Mr James C Hess, MD
52579 Highway 51 S,
Independence, LA 70443-2231

Ph: (985) 878-9421

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA 70443
Phone: 985-878-9421    Fax: 985-878-1288

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