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Mr. Derek Blair Hess, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in St Petersburg, FL · enumerated 2006 · practices at Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1992726657

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Mr. Derek Blair Hess
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 710 94th Ave N Ste 309, St Petersburg, FL, 33702
Phone (727) 213-3330
Fax (727) 739-8720
Enumeration date Jul 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 15, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207WX0110X Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME88485 (FL) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME88485 (FL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
269731900 Medicaid FL -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Derek Hess practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in St Petersburg, FL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Derek Hess?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Derek Hess is 1992726657, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-01-15.