Dr. Rodney Jerome Hess , OD
Optometrist • Elk River, MN
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Rodney Hess, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Elk River, MN. With approximately 31 years of clinical practice since graduating from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Hess provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 19022 FREEPORT AVE NW.
Dr. Hess is affiliated with Elk River Eye Clinic, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
19022 Freeport Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 553304767
Medicare Profile & Education
Southern College Of Optometry
1995
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Elk River, MN
Practicing in Elk River, MN (1178 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
2,242 | 14 | $8.90 | $1.13 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
119 | 119 | $200.67 | $124.66 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
32 | 31 | $114.11 | $36.46 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
28 | 25 | $128.14 | $88.30 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
15 | 15 | $261.25 | $147.39 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WP0200X
Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X
Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Elk River Eye Clinic, P.a.
19022 Freeport Ave Nw H, Elk River, MN 553304767
Phone: 7634411055
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 19022 FREEPORT AVE NW, ELK RIVER, MN 553304767 (Tel: 7634411055)
Registered at 19022 FREEPORT AVE NW, SUITE H, ELK RIVER, MN 553304767 (Tel: 7634411055)
Recorded as RODNEY HESS, OD
Optometrist (License #2535 in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Suite H
Elk River, MN 553304767
Phone: 7634411055
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