Christopher Hess, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1649289885 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hess, M.D., PH.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1649289885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649289885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A86272 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
411 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 146 | $44 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 57 | $120 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 36 | $52 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 29 | $163 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 23 | $77 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 22 | $88 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,233 across 35 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hess's NPI number?
- Christopher Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649289885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Hess's specialty?
- Christopher Hess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Hess located?
- Christopher Hess's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2204.
- What is Christopher Hess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hess is (415) 476-8358.
- Does Christopher Hess accept Medicare?
- Christopher Hess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Hess's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Hess's NPI (1649289885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.