Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Derek Hess, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Physician · St Petersburg, FL

  • NPI 1992726657
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
710 94Th Ave N Ste 309
St Petersburg, FL 337022452
(727) 213-3330
fax (727) 739-8720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2026
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME88485
Medicaid
FL #269731900

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992726657. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
153
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,712
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 64 51 $61
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 33 25 $121
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 24 24 $144
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $164
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in St Petersburg Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 324. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$176
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 2 $176.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$176

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Derek Hess's medical specialty?
Dr. Derek Hess practices Ophthalmology Physician in St Petersburg, FL.
Where does Dr. Derek Hess practice?
Dr. Derek Hess practices at 710 94Th Ave N Ste 309, St Petersburg, FL 337022452. Office phone: 7272133330.
What is Dr. Derek Hess's NPI?
Dr. Derek Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992726657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derek Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derek Hess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derek Hess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (HCPCS 92060); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.