Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arthur Hess, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1508092008
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 54.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2222
Baton Rouge, LA 708107828
(225) 924-2424
fax (225) 408-7980
Additional location
7566 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 708084333
(225) 765-5500
fax (225) 256-1400
Mailing address
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 18, 2026
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #207602

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508092008. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,842
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$181,527
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg 386 79 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 231 163 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 229 164 $84
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 168 110 $40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 157 86 $67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 93 92 $167
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 90 66 $40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 75 42 $35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 69 37 $30
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 63 23 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,377
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc. 8 $1,281.20
Stryker Corporation 2 $81.38
Bioventus LLC 1 $14.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$771
Travel and Lodging
$606

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
994
Patients
635
Total drug cost
$6,537
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 234 127 $1,339
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 206 96 $1,963
Meloxicam Generic 182 131 $503
Tramadol Hcl Generic 106 72 $214
Methylprednisolone Generic 96 90 $671
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 90 84 $867
Gabapentin Generic 25 21 $95
Cephalexin Generic 17 14 $59
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 13 0 $723
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 0 $81

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arthur Hess's medical specialty?
Dr. Arthur Hess practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Arthur Hess practice?
Dr. Arthur Hess practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2222, Baton Rouge, LA 708107828. Office phone: 2259242424.
What is Dr. Arthur Hess's NPI?
Dr. Arthur Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508092008, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arthur Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arthur Hess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arthur Hess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg (HCPCS J1020); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.