Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 74 |
|---|
Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA specializing in family medicine. Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and NEXT LEVEL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
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In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD performed more abdominal X-ray, breathing treatment, rapid flu test, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for breathing treatment, diabetes management, flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood tests, ear wax removal, impacted ear wax removal, neck X-ray, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD performed more blood draw, finger stick glucose test, impacted ear wax removal, phlebotomy for lab tests, spine X-ray, thoracic (chest) imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests, ear procedures, influenza tests, rapid flu test, spine imaging, spine X-ray, thoracic (chest) imaging, trigger point injection, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 74 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 14 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 406 |
| lab tests | 39 |
| preventive care | 33 |
| vaccines | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 97 |
|---|---|
| Female | 118 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 150 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 87 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 46 |
| 85 and over | 12 |
| Less than 65 | 70 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 23 |
| Diabetes | 37 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 58 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 495 |
| lab tests | 70 |
| preventive care | 58 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 121 |
|---|---|
| Female | 110 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 166 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 92 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 83 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 24 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 13 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 555 |
|---|---|
| preventive care | 60 |
| vaccines | 60 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 314 |
|---|---|
| Female | 218 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 374 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 188 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 96 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 216 |
| Hypertension | 64 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 45 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, ear procedures and preventive care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 37 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 577 |
| ear procedures | 18 |
| lab tests | 22 |
| preventive care | 13 |
| vaccines | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 178 |
|---|---|
| Female | 161 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 242 |
|---|---|
| Black | 86 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 120 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 86 |
| 85 and over | 26 |
| Less than 65 | 107 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 46 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 20 |
| Osteoperosis | 6 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 5 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 19 |
| Diabetes | 35 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 171 |
|---|---|
| breathing treatment | 27 |
| doctor visit | 512 |
| lab tests | 214 |
| preventive care | 15 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 82 |
| vaccines | 15 |
| X-rays | 82 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 170 |
|---|---|
| Female | 270 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 362 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 207 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 123 |
| 85 and over | 32 |
| Less than 65 | 78 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 42 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 10 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, breathing treatment and X-rays.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 13 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 29 |
| blood draw | 705 |
| breathing treatment | 100 |
| doctor visit | 1827 |
| ear procedures | 30 |
| immobilization | 12 |
| injections | 58 |
| lab tests | 1231 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 21 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 24 |
| pain management | 29 |
| preventive care | 51 |
| spinal procedures | 28 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 18 |
| vaccines | 51 |
| X-rays | 83 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 412 |
|---|---|
| Female | 640 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 891 |
|---|---|
| Black | 132 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 16 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 515 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 305 |
| 85 and over | 67 |
| Less than 65 | 165 |
| Hypertension | 66 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 2 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoperosis | 4 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 6 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 7 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and breathing treatment.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 21 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 33 |
| blood draw | 591 |
| breathing treatment | 82 |
| doctor visit | 1934 |
| ear procedures | 43 |
| injections | 59 |
| lab tests | 1471 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 32 |
| pain management | 26 |
| spinal procedures | 42 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 23 |
| X-rays | 118 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 424 |
|---|---|
| Female | 636 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 897 |
|---|---|
| Black | 132 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 16 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 499 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 316 |
| 85 and over | 85 |
| Less than 65 | 160 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 54 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and breathing treatment.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 17 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 27 |
| blood draw | 718 |
| breathing treatment | 39 |
| doctor visit | 1793 |
| ear procedures | 27 |
| immobilization | 12 |
| injections | 38 |
| lab tests | 1193 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 25 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 28 |
| pain management | 11 |
| spinal procedures | 15 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 18 |
| X-rays | 78 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 454 |
|---|---|
| Female | 687 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 939 |
|---|---|
| Black | 168 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 17 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 565 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 335 |
| 85 and over | 93 |
| Less than 65 | 148 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 50 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 28 |
| Depression | 19 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 32 |
| Asthma | 4 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 14 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and minimally invasive procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 14 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 34 |
| blood draw | 552 |
| breathing treatment | 35 |
| doctor visit | 2133 |
| ear procedures | 28 |
| immobilization | 15 |
| injections | 52 |
| lab tests | 944 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 65 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 18 |
| pain management | 18 |
| spinal procedures | 34 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 21 |
| X-rays | 87 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 539 |
|---|---|
| Female | 789 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1102 |
|---|---|
| Black | 167 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 30 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 643 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 406 |
| 85 and over | 117 |
| Less than 65 | 162 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 17 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 5 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, diabetes management and X-rays.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 22 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 26 |
| blood draw | 328 |
| breathing treatment | 43 |
| diabetes management | 152 |
| doctor visit | 1992 |
| ear procedures | 25 |
| immobilization | 13 |
| injections | 42 |
| lab tests | 907 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 45 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 38 |
| pain management | 16 |
| spinal procedures | 49 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 28 |
| X-rays | 137 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 528 |
|---|---|
| Female | 761 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 1095 |
|---|---|
| Black | 138 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 36 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 609 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 458 |
| 85 and over | 102 |
| Less than 65 | 120 |
| Hypertension | 73 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 70 |
| Stroke | 7 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 20 |
| Depression | 14 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 6 |
| Cancer | 13 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Griffin, GA were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and diabetes management.
| abdominal imaging | 17 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 29 |
| blood draw | 443 |
| diabetes management | 74 |
| doctor visit | 1118 |
| ear procedures | 28 |
| immobilization | 13 |
| injections | 49 |
| lab tests | 676 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 34 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 28 |
| pain management | 20 |
| preventive care | 38 |
| spinal procedures | 33 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 31 |
| vaccines | 31 |
| X-rays | 97 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD.
| Male | 294 |
|---|---|
| Female | 399 |
| Black / African American | 74 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 565 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 10 |
| 75 to 84 | 197 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 51 |
| Less than 65 | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 320 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 24 |
| Depression | 20 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoporosis | 5 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 8 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 8 |
He completed residency at AnMed Health. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.
Residency: AnMed Health (2012)
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).
According to our sources, Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 312 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Griffin, GA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin R. Hess, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$352
BREO $125 |
ANORO $125 |
TANZEUM $102 |
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| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC |
$217
$217 |
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| Novo Nordisk Inc |
$190
Victoza $90 |
Tresiba $76 |
Saxenda $10 |
$15 |
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| Lilly USA, LLC |
$130
TRULICITY $69 |
GLYXAMBI $31 |
JENTADUETO $10 |
TRADJENTA $10 |
STRATTERA $10 |
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| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC |
$107
TOUJEO $68 |
LANTUS $28 |
PRALUENT $12 |
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| Other |
$898
V-GO $83 |
BOTOX $59 |
VYVANSE $56 |
SYMBICORT $51 |
ELIQUIS $38 |
Other $611 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,789 |
|---|---|
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $83 |
| Debt forgiveness | $23 |
Dr. Benjamin Hess is a physician who specializes in family medicine. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Hess can take Anthem, Blue California, Viant, and more. He completed his residency training at AnMed Health. He is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. His practice in Griffin, GA is open to new patients as reported by Piedmont Healthcare.