Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kate Hess, NP

Nurse Practitioner · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1558699728
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
120 William Penn Plz
Durham, NC 277042150
(919) 220-5255
fax (919) 313-1276

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2015
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #5004581

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558699728. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,034
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$68,018
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 463 101 $60
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 314 124 $60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 117 54 $64
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 64 58 $93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 39 38 $141
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 37 33 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 45 peers in Durham Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $19.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,128
Patients
358
Total drug cost
$78,408
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 142 52 $2,028
Gabapentin Generic 126 37 $1,682
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 115 35 $1,162
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 105 18 $39,777
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 95 50 $1,562
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 82 22 $1,216
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 70 20 $1,093
Sertraline Hcl Generic 68 16 $924
Torsemide Generic 56 14 $845
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 50 21 $20,790

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kate Hess's medical specialty?
Dr. Kate Hess practices Nurse Practitioner in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Kate Hess practice?
Dr. Kate Hess practices at 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 277042150. Office phone: 9192205255.
What is Dr. Kate Hess's NPI?
Dr. Kate Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558699728, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kate Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kate Hess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kate Hess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.