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Dr. Derek Hess, MD
St Petersburg, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hess, Ophthalmologist in St Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Derek Hess, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in St Petersburg, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hess completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. Dr. Hess is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hess’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hess’s office.
Where did Dr. Hess go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Hess speak?
Dr. Hess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hess treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hess diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hess. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Intermittent Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Alternating Exotropia
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Intermittent alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing sometimes
- Occasional alternating inward eye turn
- Alternating Wall Eyes
- Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Intermittent Exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5032: Intermittent alternating esotropia
- H5017: Alternating exotropia with V pattern
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
- H35143: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 3, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Vision Loss in One Eye
- Reduced Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
- H53009: Unspecified amblyopia, unspecified eye
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1045: Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Congenital Nystagmus
- Eye Movement Disorder
- X-linked infantile nystagmus
- Infantile Nystagmus
- Born with Nystagmus
- Childhood Nystagmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5501: Congenital nystagmus
Also known as:
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Glaucoma
- Early-onset glaucoma
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does Dr. Hess perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Hess performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hess. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Complex Strabismus Surgery
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Crossed Eye Surgery (2 Muscles)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
- Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
- Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
- 67312: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 2 horizontal muscles
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
CPT Codes:
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. Hess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hess accept in St Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Hess in St Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross of Idaho
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Consumers Choice Health Insurance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Hess' office located?
What is Dr. Hess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992726657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hess
What is Dr. Derek Hess's specialty?
Dr. Hess is a Ophthalmologist near St Petersburg, FL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Hess to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Hess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hess is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Derek Hess accepting new patients in St Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Derek Hess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Hess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hess's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Hess?
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