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DR. KAREN SUE HESTER MD
NPI 1043289879
Pediatrics in Blytheville, AR

Active since March 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE C, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315(870) 762-5360(870) 762-2095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Sue Hester Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAREN SUE HESTER MD (NPI 1043289879) is an individual pediatrics provider in Blytheville, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C6801) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043289879
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN SUE HESTERCredential: MD
Location Address1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE CBlytheville, AR 72315-1405
Mailing Address1521 N 10th St, Suite CBlytheville, AR 72315-1405 · (870) 762-5360 · Fax (870) 762-2095
Phone(870) 762-5360
Fax(870) 762-2095
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2013
✔ NPI 1043289879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C6801
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1521 N 10TH ST, Blytheville, AR 72315
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINB90013
Medicaid112572001AR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified50684

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Sue Hester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
Blytheville, AR 72315
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609934249 (870) 762-5360

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72315 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WE CARE & WE DELIVER, INC.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE D
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 377-3742
ANES W. ABRAHAM M.D. P.A.
Specialist
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE H
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 763-1700
JOHN WHITE
Specialist
1521 N 10TH ST
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 763-4224
DR. RICHARD LEE HESTER MD
Internal Medicine
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 762-5360
GREAT RIVER PEDIATRIC CLINIC
Pediatrics
1521 N 10TH ST, STE F
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 780-6832
DR. JAMES DAVIS RUSSELL MD
General Practice
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 762-5360
FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF BLYTHEVILLE PA
Family Medicine
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 762-5360
CONNIE KAY ASH APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Mississippi County (870) 762-5360

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Hester is 1043289879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2006.

Where is Karen Hester located?

Karen Hester practices at 1521 N 10th St Suite C, Blytheville, AR 72315. The listed phone number is (870) 762-5360.

What is Karen Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Karen Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Hester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA (Blytheville, AR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Hester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Karen Hester as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Hester was last updated on February 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.