Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James C. Hess work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Hess at 2 hospitals: Lallie Kemp Medical Center and University Medical Center New Orleans. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James C. Hess see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Independence, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James C. Hess's specialty?
- Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology as the primary specialty.
- Does James C. Hess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Hess accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James C. Hess?
- (985) 878-1349, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James C. Hess's NPI number?
- 1528178043. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James C. Hess works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Hess at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lallie Kemp Medical CenterIndependence, LA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 191321
- University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190005
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Hess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 52579 Hwy 51 SIndependence, LA 70443 (985) 878‑1349
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Hess as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528178043 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians