Quick answers
- Where does James T. Hess see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Bemidji, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James T. Hess's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does James T. Hess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James T. 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 T. Hess?
- (218) 751-8313, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James T. Hess's NPI number?
- 1720017304. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James T. Hess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 212 3rd St NWBemidji, MN 56601 (218) 751‑8313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James T. Hess as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Shoptikal LLC189 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Bemidji
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bemidji, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720017304 |
| 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
- 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