Christopher Hess, DPM
NPI 1972919199 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hess, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1972919199).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972919199
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- SC006594 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
1,379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 356 | $43 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 299 | $32 |
| Trimming of Fingernails Or Toenails11719 | 297 | $11 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 143 | $78 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 135 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $88 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 41 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 11 |
| Clotrimazole | 19 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 13 | — |
| Terbinafine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$373 across 20 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
- 2014-07-08
- Last updated
- 2014-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hess's NPI number?
- Christopher Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972919199, 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Christopher Hess located?
- Christopher Hess's practice location on file with NPPES is 5515 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509-2603.
- What is Christopher Hess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hess is (814) 868-8206.
- 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 (1972919199) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.