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Ophthalmology

Christian L. Hess, MD

Works at hospitals in Layton, UT · Utah

Summary

Dr. Christian L. Hess, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2255 N 1700, Suite 100, Layton, UT 84041. Phone: (801) 773-0690. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christian L. Hess had 585 Original Medicare patients and 1,787 services. NPI 1073505319. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2255 N 1700, Suite 100, Layton, UT 84041 · Directions
  • Phone: (801) 773‑0690
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Holy Cross Hospital-Davis
  • Group practice: Insight Eye Specialists PC
  • Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christian L. Hess, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christian L. Hess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christian L. Hess accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Christian L. Hess see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 585 Original Medicare patients and 1,787 services for Christian L. Hess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christian L. Hess's NPI number?
1073505319. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Christian L. Hess, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients585
Services billed to Medicare1,787
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)399 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)305 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)204 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)158 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Christian L. Hess works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian L. Hess at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christian L. Hess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christian L. Hess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Insight Eye Specialists PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Layton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Layton, UT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Insight Eye Specialists PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073505319
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians