Dr. Richard N Hess
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Tucson, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard N Hess, MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Tucson, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1983, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital. Dr. Richard N Hess also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc. Dr. Richard N Hess accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (520) 297-3300 to request Dr. Richard N Hess the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard N Hess |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2961487251 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)
- Hand Surgery
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard N Hess attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1881682631
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 6, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 19, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard N Hess
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard N Hess has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
click for detail Plastic Surgery A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
| 18653 | Arizona |
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
click for detail Surgery of the Hand A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| 18653 | Arizona |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tucson, Arizona | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Oro Valley, Arizona | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc
| Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc | 43 |
Practice Locations
7436 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741-2306
Phone: (520) 297-3300
Fax: (520) 888-2698
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1951 N Wilmot Rd
Bldg
Tucson, AZ 85712-8000
Phone: (520) 795-5845
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
6506 E Carondelet Bldg A
Tucson, AZ 85710-2117
Phone: (520) 885-6717
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 19, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Richard N Hess [NPI: 1881682631]Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery