Kate Hess, NP
NPI 1558699728 · Nurse Practitioner · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kate Hess, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1558699728).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558699728
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5004581 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
777 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 303 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 277 | $59 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 102 | $63 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99315 | 37 | $65 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 32 | $89 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 47 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 93 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 93 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 57 | 24 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2009-11-30
- Last updated
- 2015-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kate Hess's NPI number?
- Kate Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558699728, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kate Hess's specialty?
- Kate Hess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kate Hess located?
- Kate Hess's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704-2150.
- What is Kate Hess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kate Hess is (919) 220-5255.
- Does Kate Hess accept Medicare?
- Kate Hess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kate Hess's NPI active?
- Yes — Kate Hess's NPI (1558699728) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.