Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erik Hess, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1518932292
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 936-2000
Additional location
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352490001
(205) 934-4011
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 11, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Tennessee #61452 · Alabama #36406 · Minnesota #45732
Medicaid (5)
TN #Q059238 · MN #418011900 · IA #ENROLLED · WI #35156600 · MN #ENROLLED

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518932292. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
123
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$16,632
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 72 72 $161
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 40 39 $108
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 11 11 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 119 peers in Nashville Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Erik Hess's medical specialty?
Dr. Erik Hess practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Erik Hess practice?
Dr. Erik Hess practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6159362000.
What is Dr. Erik Hess's NPI?
Dr. Erik Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518932292, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erik Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erik Hess accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erik Hess commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.