Rodney Jerome Hess, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Elk River, MN

Rodney Jerome Hess, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Elk River, Minnesota. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Elk River Eye Clinic, P.a. and his current practice location is 19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Elk River, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (763) 441-1055.

Rodney Jerome Hess is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 2535) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730113887.

Contact Information

Rodney Jerome Hess, OD
19022 Freeport Ave Nw,
Elk River, MN 55330-4767
(763) 441-1055
(763) 441-7024



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRodney Jerome Hess
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Elk River, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rodney Jerome Hess attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730113887
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628001997
  • Enrollment ID: I20050916000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rodney Jerome Hess such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730113887NPI-NPPES
22-01028OtherMNMEDICA
410047336OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE
858814700MedicaidMN
1009722OtherMNPREFERRED ONE
115817OtherMNUCARE
4C529HEOtherMNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
HP18116OtherMNHEALTH PARTNERS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2535 (Minnesota)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 2535 (Minnesota)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 2535 (Minnesota)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 2535 (Minnesota)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elk River Eye Clinic, P.a.87290110932

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameElk River Eye Clinic, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063457943
PECOS PAC ID: 8729011093
Enrollment ID: O20050916000262

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Rodney Jerome Hess is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rodney Jerome Hess, OD
19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Suite H,
Elk River, MN 55330-4767

Ph: (763) 441-1055
Rodney Jerome Hess, OD
19022 Freeport Ave Nw,
Elk River, MN 55330-4767

Ph: (763) 441-1055

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Optometrist in Elk River, MN

Elk River Eye Clinic, P.a.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Suite H, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-441-1055    Fax: 763-441-7024
Dr. Elizabeth May Mosley, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 19576 Holt St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-241-2083    Fax: 763-241-3801
Dr. Michelle Ryba, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 19576 Holt St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-241-2083    
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Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 510 Freeport Ave Nw, Suite C, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-441-3431    Fax: 763-441-4512
Dr. Gary Mark Hoffard, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 19022 Freeport Ave Nw, Suite H, Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-441-1055    Fax: 763-441-7024
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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 19112 Freeport St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 290 Main St Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
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