Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mr. Derek Blair Hess, MD

Individual provider Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician · NPI 1992726657

Mr. Derek Blair Hess, MD is an Ophthalmology in St Petersburg, Florida. Graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1998, 28 years ago. Practices with Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
28
Trained at
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

710 94th Ave N Ste 309
St Petersburg, FL 33702-2452
Phone: (727) 213-3330
Fax: (727) 739-8720
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence ME88485 (FL)
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Taxonomy 207WX0110X · Licence ME88485 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1992726657
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 15, 2026
Certification dateJanuary 15, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Also practisesPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1998 (28 years in practice)
Group practice Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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