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Christopher William Hess , RPA-C

Physician Assistant • Albany, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Hess, RPA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Albany, NY. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Christopher Hess delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 315 SO MANNING BLVD.

Christopher Hess is affiliated with Ellis Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

315 So Manning Blvd
St. Peter's Radiology

Albany, NY 122081707

Telephone 5185251550
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Albany, NY

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -5.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.7 Yrs
State Avg: 12.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
360 Specialists

Practicing in Albany, NY (15701 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hess (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Albany Specialty Average (10.7 Years) 10.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance
32 12 $329.00 $82.43
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
29 25 $57.00 $14.25
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
26 23 $45.00 $11.02
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
16 16 $38.00 $9.63
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
13 13 $796.00 $203.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-03
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NY 026951

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ellis Hospital

1101 Nott St, Schenecctady, NY 123082425

Phone: 5182434000

Secondary Practice Locations

1300 Massachusetts Ave

Troy, NY 121801628

Phone: 5182685590

2215 Burdett Ave

Troy, NY 121802466

Phone: 5185851401

600 Northern Blvd

Albany, NY 122041004

Phone: 5184713280

1270 Belmont Ave

Schenectady, NY 123082104

Phone: 5183824558

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003104084

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andre El-Hajj , MD

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1013106426

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1013172485

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelly Pagnotti , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013359629

Family Nurse Practitioner

Joanna Erwin , RPA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1023126877

RPAC

NPI 1023459633

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #026951 in NY)

NPI Profile Active January 29, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2021

Registered at 315 SO MANNING BLVD, ST. PETER'S RADIOLOGY, ALBANY, NY 122081707 (Tel: 5185251550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 14890, ALBANY, NY 122124890

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 29, 2021

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER HESS, RPA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 29, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770174005
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 29, 2021
Last Update: August 03, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 14890

Albany, NY 122124890

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