Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Heess, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Templeton, CA

  • NPI 1184706475
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1100 Las Tablas RD
Templeton, CA 934659704
(805) 434-3500
Mailing address
Po Box 2287
Bakersfield, CA 933032287

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2010
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A60636
Medicaid
CA #00A606360

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184706475. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
217
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$31,209
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 77 75 $106
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 33 33 $70
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 25 25 $157
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 21 21 $425
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 19 19 $103
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 16 16 $137
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 15 15 $63
01630 Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 11 11 $255

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Templeton Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Heess's medical specialty?
Dr. John Heess practices Anesthesiology Physician in Templeton, CA.
Where does Dr. John Heess practice?
Dr. John Heess practices at 1100 Las Tablas RD, Templeton, CA 934659704. Office phone: 8054343500.
What is Dr. John Heess's NPI?
Dr. John Heess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184706475, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Heess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Heess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Heess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (HCPCS 64415); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.