Active NPI 1497015648 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Deborah Sperling Hess , MD

Urology • Fort Wayne, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Deborah Hess, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2012, Dr. Hess delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11141 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 320.

Dr. Hess maintains professional affiliations with Unc Physicians Network Llc, Wilmington Health Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11141 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 320

Fort Wayne, IN 468451714

Telephone 2604255400

Fax 2604255417

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Parkview Health System, Inc. Facility NPI 1144555020

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Fort Wayne, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -7.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

33 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Wayne, IN (320 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

30.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hess (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Fort Wayne Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	11,900	74	$11.00	$6.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	261	215	$210.00	$119.76
81003 Automated urinalysis test	156	144	$16.00	$2.19
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	138	137	$90.00	$10.20
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	121	117	$586.00	$195.32
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	101	74	$750.00	$356.13
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	99	91	$40.00	$15.49
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	99	99	$365.00	$206.08
99459 Pelvic exam	84	83	$60.00	$20.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	79	79	$320.00	$156.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	76	71	$285.00	$169.03
L8606 Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies	66	30	$550.00	$265.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	56	$150.00	$85.04
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	52	52	$555.00	$29.79
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	51	51	$800.00	$352.18
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	50	50	$538.00	$172.95
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	39	38	$284.00	$6.77
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	33	30	$680.00	$341.36
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope	28	28	$2700.00	$903.30
57250 Repair of herniated rectum into vaginal wall	19	19	$1631.00	$527.38
58542 Partial removal of uterus (250 grams or less), tubes and/or ovaries with retention of cervix using an endoscope,	18	18	$2050.00	$196.69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$243.00	$121.90
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	13	12	$667.69	$182.15
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	13	13	$2842.00	$281.24
57120 Suture closure of the vagina and vaginal opening	13	13	$2121.00	$246.83
95972 Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming	12	12	$281.00	$37.20
87510 Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique	12	12	$45.00	$19.65
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	12	12	$783.00	$136.41
87480 Detection test for candida species (yeast), direct probe technique	12	12	$45.00	$19.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	5,600	40	$11.00	$6.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	343	270	$210.00	$120.64
81003 Automated urinalysis test	274	233	$16.00	$2.19
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	149	145	$90.00	$9.84
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	109	109	$586.00	$199.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	99	99	$320.00	$157.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	71	$150.00	$85.57
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	70	70	$800.00	$362.53
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	69	69	$555.00	$30.19
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	69	69	$538.00	$180.12
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	56	44	$750.00	$366.11
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	56	56	$365.00	$206.13
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	50	50	$284.00	$6.61
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	41	40	$285.00	$169.83
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	40	37	$532.00	$185.32
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope	32	32	$2700.00	$926.30
58542 Partial removal of uterus (250 grams or less), tubes and/or ovaries with retention of cervix using an endoscope,	21	21	$727.26	$152.17
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	16	16	$2842.00	$1042.53
57250 Repair of herniated rectum into vaginal wall	16	16	$1631.00	$531.53
57240 Repair of herniated bladder into vaginal wall	15	15	$1696.00	$486.75
82565 Blood creatinine level	14	14	$23.00	$5.02
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	12	11	$491.67	$151.97
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$243.00	$123.97
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	11	11	$168.00	$41.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	408	311	$16.00	$2.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	347	266	$210.00	$124.44
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	105	103	$90.00	$9.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	100	100	$320.00	$163.29
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	97	96	$586.00	$185.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	80	$150.00	$88.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	83	83	$366.27	$212.19
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	78	78	$555.00	$31.34
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	76	76	$538.00	$192.22
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	75	75	$800.00	$381.87
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	67	12	$329.00	$116.22
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	62	62	$284.00	$6.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	57	46	$285.00	$176.44
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	41	16	$244.00	$72.99
L8606 Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies	26	12	$550.00	$240.90
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope	25	25	$2700.00	$968.39
57160 Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device	24	20	$210.00	$73.28
A4562 Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	24	21	$84.00	$62.11
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	23	22	$520.00	$193.47
87510 Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique	20	19	$45.00	$19.88
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	18	$52.00	$22.22
87480 Detection test for candida species (yeast), direct probe technique	20	19	$45.00	$19.88
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	19	18	$440.00	$150.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$247.11	$131.20
87660 Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique	17	16	$37.00	$19.92
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	16	16	$18.00	$2.87
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	15	15	$708.67	$281.60
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	14	13	$168.00	$43.80
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	14	13	$216.00	$99.72
82565 Blood creatinine level	14	12	$23.00	$5.06
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	14	14	$914.29	$114.25
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	13	12	$2842.00	$292.26
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	13	13	$2842.00	$1102.03
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	13	13	$783.00	$96.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$202.00	$97.58
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	12	12	$680.00	$370.05
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$44.00	$24.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	572	353	$16.00	$2.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	516	307	$210.21	$126.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	176	176	$305.23	$164.21
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	111	110	$586.00	$202.85
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	99	85	$90.00	$9.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	85	$150.00	$89.32
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	72	71	$555.00	$32.46
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	64	63	$538.00	$181.17
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	64	63	$800.00	$382.19
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	63	61	$284.00	$6.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	56	50	$274.73	$178.36
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	45	15	$244.00	$76.38
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	42	13	$8.00	$1.78
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	31	29	$25.00	$3.00
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$365.00	$218.32
A4562 Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	29	22	$84.00	$59.59
57160 Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device	27	21	$210.00	$71.89
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	25	20	$440.00	$144.49
82565 Blood creatinine level	23	22	$23.00	$5.12
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	21	20	$990.48	$105.52
87510 Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique	20	18	$45.00	$20.05
87480 Detection test for candida species (yeast), direct probe technique	20	18	$45.00	$20.05
87660 Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique	20	18	$37.00	$20.05
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	20	17	$216.00	$101.59
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope	16	16	$2700.00	$985.06
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	15	14	$168.00	$43.93
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$243.00	$133.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	419	220	$201.68	$104.73
81003 Automated urinalysis test	392	234	$14.75	$2.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	134	134	$280.00	$158.82
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	115	103	$90.00	$9.59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	110	91	$260.00	$141.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	62	59	$586.00	$196.47
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	49	49	$555.00	$32.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	43	$146.67	$72.53
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	44	43	$284.00	$7.30
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	41	41	$538.00	$155.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$195.76	$102.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	25	$154.00	$71.29
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	31	31	$685.81	$338.18
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	30	30	$365.00	$201.80
82565 Blood creatinine level	23	22	$23.00	$5.10
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	23	23	$168.00	$43.40
57160 Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device	22	17	$187.27	$65.32
A4562 Pessary, reusable, non rubber, any type	22	17	$84.00	$59.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$243.00	$135.37
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	21	20	$25.00	$2.99
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	14	12	$440.00	$150.66
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	12	11	$20.00	$3.15
57425 Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope	12	12	$2700.00	$906.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	106	77	$13.00	$2.44
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	50	47	$90.00	$11.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$282.71	$157.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	29	$184.00	$103.86
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	23	$260.00	$139.28
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$365.00	$197.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$340.00	$195.29
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	15	15	$168.00	$42.74
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	12	12	$586.00	$172.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-06

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IN 01098318A

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

180 Foy Dr

Rocky Mount, NC 278042417

Phone: 2524433136

1202 Medical Center Dr

Wilmington, NC 284017307

Phone: 9103413300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner

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Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Urology

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Nurse Practitioner

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2026

Registered at 11141 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 320, FORT WAYNE, IN 468451714 (Tel: 2604255400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2019

Urology (License #2019-01156 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2019

Registered at 1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 284017307 (Tel: 9103413300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2019

Urology (License #1234 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active May 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2015

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 021156110 (Tel: 6177325500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2015

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, BOSTON, MA 021156110

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 18, 2015

Recorded as DEBORAH HESS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 22, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497015648

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 22, 2012

Last Update: August 06, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

75 Francis St

Boston, MA 021156110

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