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Active NPI 1205185139 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ruston Hess , DO

Ophthalmology • Ormond Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruston Hess, DO is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Ormond Beach, FL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 2011, Dr. Hess delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 345 CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 330.

Dr. Hess is affiliated with Tomoka Eye Associates Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

345 Clyde Morris Blvd Ste 330

Ormond Beach, FL 321743114

Telephone 3865068389
Fax 3862061310

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Ormond Beach, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Ormond Beach, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hess (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Ormond Beach Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,576 1,510 $187.00 $119.35
92134 Imaging of retina
751 721 $65.00 $37.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
576 545 $195.00 $124.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
522 400 $137.00 $88.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
423 401 $65.00 $34.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
375 365 $110.00 $59.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
259 259 $222.00 $140.78
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
232 152 $88.41 $37.87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
190 119 $2160.00 $517.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
147 147 $340.00 $163.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
89 75 $496.00 $296.09
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
49 35 $2400.00 $712.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
41 41 $30.00 $10.56
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
24 23 $75.83 $18.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
14 14 $228.00 $108.91
68840 Probing of nasal-tear duct
11 11 $250.73 $144.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-01
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL OS18868

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

General Practice

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License CA 12400

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tomoka Eye Associates Pa

790 Dunlawton Ave A, Port Orange, FL 321274222

Phone: 3867670053

Secondary Practice Locations

790 Dunlawton Ave Ste A

Port Orange, FL 321274222

Phone: 3867670053

21 Hospital Dr Ste 160

Palm Coast, FL 321642454

Phone: 3865863711

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1891587481

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2023

Registered at 345 CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 330, ORMOND BEACH, FL 321743114 (Tel: 3865068389)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2023

Registered at 345 CLYDE MORRIS BLVD STE 330, ORMOND BEACH, FL 321743114 (Tel: 3865068389)

NPI Profile Active September 06, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 06, 2012

Registered at NAVY MEDICINE SUPPORT COMMAND, ATTN: MED STAFF SVCS, BLDG H 2005 KNIGHT LANE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322120140 (Tel: 3864058791)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2012

Registered at NAVY MEDICINE SUPPORT COMMAND, BLDG H 2005 KNIGHT LANE, APO, AA 32212 (Tel: 9104499409)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 06, 2012

Recorded as RUSTON HESS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 06, 2012

General Practice (License #12400 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 06, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205185139
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 06, 2012
Last Update: September 01, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

345 Clyde Morris Blvd Ste 330

Ormond Beach, FL 321743114

Phone: 3865068389

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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