Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Hessen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Baltimore, MD

  • NPI 1740420686
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 212870005
(410) 955-5080
fax (410) 614-1670
Mailing address
Po Box 64481
Baltimore, MD 212644481

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 7, 2013
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #TA2108 · Pennsylvania #OEG002283
Medicaid (2)
MD #419434900 · PA #1024004990001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740420686. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
923
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,031
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 471 284 $96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 181 149 $137
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 100 73 $204
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 48 25 $22
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 41 41 $136
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps 26 18 $22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 15 $192
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $179
67999 Other procedure on eyelid 13 13 $200
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 12 12 $160

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in Baltimore Optometrist, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
642
Patients
187
Total drug cost
$196,799
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 221 60 $2,659
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 92 37 $106,472
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 72 29 $2,349
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 64 17 $65,156
Cyclosporine Generic 41 0 $5,056
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 35 22 $6,920
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 32 22 $2,512
Fluorometholone Generic 15 0 $1,269
Prednisone Generic 14 0 $175
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 12 0 $524

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michelle Hessen's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Hessen practices Optometrist in Baltimore, MD.
Where does Dr. Michelle Hessen practice?
Dr. Michelle Hessen practices at 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 212870005. Office phone: 4109555080.
What is Dr. Michelle Hessen's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Hessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740420686, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Hessen accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Michelle Hessen does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Hessen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS 68761). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.