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Hess Optometric Associates

Optometrist in Rochester, PA · enumerated 2008 · authorized official Gary Hess, Owner.

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

National Provider Identifier

1053578328

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Hess Optometric Associates
Practice address 171 W Washington St, Rochester, PA, 15074
Phone (724) 775-3051
Fax (724) 774-5522
Enumeration date May 22, 2008
Last updated in NPPES May 22, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OEG000677 (PA) Primary

Authorized official

Name Gary Hess
Title Owner
Phone (724) 775-3051

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What is a Type 2 NPI?
A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.
What type of organization is Hess Optometric Associates?
Hess Optometric Associates is registered in NPPES as a Optometrist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-05-22.