Richard N Hess, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Richard N Hess, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc and his current practice location is 7436 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 297-3300.

Richard N Hess is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 18653) 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 1881682631.

Contact Information

Richard N Hess, MD
7436 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2306
(520) 297-3300
(520) 888-2698

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard N Hess
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location7436 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
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:
  • Richard N Hess attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881682631
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961487251
  • Enrollment ID: I20051202000619

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard N Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881682631NPI-NPPES
285305001OtherAZAHCCS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery 18653 (Arizona)Primary
2082S0105XPlastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand 18653 (Arizona)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Medical CenterTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc044627499737

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. Richard N Hess allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArizona Community Surgeons, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689616070
PECOS PAC ID: 0446274997
Enrollment ID: O20060123001009

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. Richard N 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
Richard N Hess, MD
7436 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2306

Ph: (520) 297-3300
Richard N Hess, MD
7436 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2306

Ph: (520) 297-3300

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