Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Hess, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · Gainesville, FL

  • NPI 1881848836
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 Sw Archer RD
Gainesville, FL 326103003
(352) 273-5550
Mailing address
Po Box 918025
Orlando, FL 328918025

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 8, 2013
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME115752 · New York #251069
Medicaid
FL #009004400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881848836. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
468
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$46,298
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 210 189 $125
95984 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, each additional 15 minutes with qualified health professional 84 25 $44
95970 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator 41 39 $19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 36 36 $165
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 35 $89
95983 Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming, first 15 minutes with qualified health professional 28 25 $49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 18 $176
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 15 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,634
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 2 $4,400.00
Mentor Worldwide LLC 5 $171.85
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $31.72
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC. 2 $30.90

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$4,400
Food and Beverage
$234

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
283
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$33,890
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 107 48 $12,695
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 54 31 $5,289
Clozapine Generic 23 0 $447
Amantadine (Amantadine Hcl) Brand 17 0 $1,533
Donepezil Hcl Generic 17 0 $224
Primidone Generic 16 0 $676
Clonazepam Generic 13 0 $274
Gabapentin Generic 13 0 $801
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 12 0 $211
Droxidopa Generic 11 0 $11,741

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Hess's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Hess practices Neurology Physician in Gainesville, FL.
Where does Dr. Christopher Hess practice?
Dr. Christopher Hess practices at 1600 Sw Archer RD, Gainesville, FL 326103003. Office phone: 3522735550.
What is Dr. Christopher Hess's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881848836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Hess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Hess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator with brain stimulator programming (HCPCS 95984); Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator (HCPCS 95970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.