Quick answers
- Does Burritt W. Hess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Burritt W. 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 Burritt W. Hess see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 245 services for Burritt W. Hess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Burritt W. Hess's NPI number?
- 1902866569. 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 Burritt W. 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 patients | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 245 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)45 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)18 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)16 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)16 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)15 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 pressure75%
- Diabetes66%
- High cholesterol63%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Arthritis40%
- Anxiety39%
Practice locations
Addresses where Burritt W. Hess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 Providence DrWaco, TX 76707 (254) 313‑4200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Burritt W. Hess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.111 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902866569 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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