Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Derek Hess work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Derek Hess at 3 hospitals: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, St Anthonys Hospital and St Josephs Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Derek Hess see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Saint Petersburg, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Derek Hess's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
- Does Derek Hess accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek 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 Derek Hess?
- (727) 213-3330, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Derek Hess's NPI number?
- 1992726657. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Derek Hess works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derek Hess at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Orlando Health Bayfront HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100032
- St Anthonys HospitalSaint Petersburg, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100067
- St Josephs HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100075
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek Hess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 710 94th Ave N, Suite 309Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 213‑3330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek Hess as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other ophthalmologists in Saint Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992726657 |
| 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