Meghan Hession, MD
NPI 1548546971 · Dermatology Physician · San Mateo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meghan Hession, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in San Mateo, CA (NPI 1548546971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548546971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A136645 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,056 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,286 | $9 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 422 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 352 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $162 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 176 | $121 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 70 | 32 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 57 | 44 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 47 | 25 |
| Minoxidil | 33 | 12 |
| Fluorouracil | 26 | 25 |
| Fluocinonide | 24 | 12 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 23 | — |
| Mupirocin | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,178 across 49 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-31
- Last updated
- 2025-04-10
- Certified
- 2025-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meghan Hession's NPI number?
- Meghan Hession's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548546971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meghan Hession's specialty?
- Meghan Hession is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Meghan Hession located?
- Meghan Hession's practice location on file with NPPES is 280 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94409.
- What is Meghan Hession's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meghan Hession is (650) 344-1121.
- Does Meghan Hession accept Medicare?
- Meghan Hession is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meghan Hession's NPI active?
- Yes — Meghan Hession's NPI (1548546971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.