Lauren Hess, PA
NPI 1598804478 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Denton, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Hess, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Denton, TX (NPI 1598804478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598804478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA04211 (TX)
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
19 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
43 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 22 | $2 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 21 | $227 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$227 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 46 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 35 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 15 | 12 |
| Potassium Chloride | 13 | 13 |
| Methocarbamol | 12 | 12 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 12 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 8 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
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2022-03-31
- Certified
- 2022-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Hess's NPI number?
- Lauren Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598804478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Hess's specialty?
- Lauren Hess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Hess located?
- Lauren Hess's practice location on file with NPPES is 2505 Scripture St Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201-2376.
- What is Lauren Hess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Hess is (940) 323-3655.
- Does Lauren Hess accept Medicare?
- Lauren Hess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Hess's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Hess's NPI (1598804478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.