Dr. Free Nicole Hess, DO

  • Gainesville, FL
  • Pediatrician
NPI1124260393
Hospital affiliations
1
Medical groups
2
Insurance carriers
4
State licenses
2
Year NPI issued
2009
Practice address
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Practice phone
Call (352) 265-0111
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

UF Health Shands Hospital

Gainesville, Florida

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Dr. Free Nicole Hess is a pediatrician in Gainesville, Florida

Dr. Hess practices at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. Hess' NPI, 1124260393, was assigned on April 1, 2009. Dr. Hess graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 2006. Dr. Hess holds New York license 252404.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
April 1, 2009
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(352) 265-0111
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Sex
Female
Medical school graduation
2006

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Free Nicole Hess practices at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida

Dr. Hess' primary practice is UF Health Shands Hospital, at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610 in Alachua County. The practice phone is (352) 265-0111.

  • UF Health Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua CountyPhone(352) 265-0111

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Free Nicole Hess is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Hess' primary practice is UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hess is also affiliated with Kindred Hospital Ocala. The medical group on file is UF Health Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Hess to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Free Nicole Hess' practice

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
UF Health Shands HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Free Nicole Hess is one of 3,386 pediatricians in Florida

Pediatrics is Dr. Hess' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208000000X. Dr. Hess is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Hess' licenses on file in 2 states: New York and Florida.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatrics, New YorkPrimaryLicense 252404 · taxonomy 208000000X
  • Florida licenseLicense OS12259

Pediatricians near Dr. Hess

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Free Nicole Hess' patients have a median age of 14

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Hess' median patient age at 14, with 62% women.

Dr. Hess' patients across all payers

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Median age 14

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women62%
  • Men38%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Free Nicole Hess graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury

Dr. Hess graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 2006. Dr. Hess is a member of AOA.

  1. Medical schoolNew York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury
  2. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. Board certified in advanced trauma life supportAmerican College of Surgeons
  4. Board certified in advanced cardiac life supportAmerican Heart Association
  5. Board certified in neonatal advanced life supportAmerican Heart Association
  6. Board certified in pediatric advanced life supportAmerican Heart Association
  7. Board certified in mass care, disaster services, shelter simulations and operationsAmerican Red Cross
  8. Board certified in 2025 - 2027DE State License
  9. Board certified in 2013 - 2026FL State License
  10. Board certified in 2025 - 2026IL State License
  11. Board certified in 2025 - 2026MD State License
  12. Board certified in emergency medical technicianNational Registry of Certified Emergency Medical Technicians
  13. Board certified in 2025 - 2026NC State License
  14. Board certified in 2011 - 2011NJ State License
  15. Board certified in 2009 - 2014NY State License
  16. Board certified in 2025 - 2026PA State License
  17. Board certified in 2025 - 2027TX State License
  18. Board certified in 2025 - 2026VA State License

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Free Nicole Hess accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers

Dr. Hess is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Regence Health Plans and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • DE State Medicaid

Plan types Dr. Hess accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO3
  2. Medicare2
  3. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Free Nicole Hess's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Free Nicole Hess' NPI number?

Dr. Free Nicole Hess' NPI number is 1124260393. It was assigned on April 1, 2009, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Free Nicole Hess?

Dr. Free Nicole Hess is a pediatrician in Gainesville, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 208000000X).

Where does Dr. Free Nicole Hess practice?

Dr. Hess practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. Dr. Hess' primary practice is UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Hess to 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Free Nicole Hess' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Hess is (352) 265-0111.

What is Dr. Free Nicole Hess' medical license number?

Dr. Hess holds New York license 252404, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Free Nicole Hess been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Hess in New York and Florida.

Which hospitals is Dr. Free Nicole Hess affiliated with?

Dr. Hess is affiliated with Kindred Hospital Ocala.

What medical group is Dr. Free Nicole Hess part of?

Dr. Hess is linked to UF Health Physicians. Dmand AI links Dr. Hess to 1 more medical group.

Is Dr. Free Nicole Hess board certified?

Yes. Dr. Hess is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Free Nicole Hess go to medical school?

Dr. Hess graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 2006.

How long has Dr. Free Nicole Hess been practicing?

Dr. Hess graduated from medical school in 2006, 20 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Free Nicole Hess accept?

Dr. Hess is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Regence Health Plans and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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