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: August 09, 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
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

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINB90013
Medicaid112572001AR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified50684

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE D
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Specialist
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE H
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Specialist
1521 N 10TH ST
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Internal Medicine
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Pediatrics
1521 N 10TH ST, STE F
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
General Practice
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Family Medicine
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1521 N 10TH ST, SUITE C
BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315

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.

What insurance does Karen Hester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 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.