DR. SAMUEL JAMES HESTER AU.D.
NPI 1104355775
Audiologist in Lenoir, NC

Q: What is Samuel Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Hester is 1104355775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2017.

Q: What is Samuel Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Hester was last updated on June 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since June 07, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment

322 MULBERRY ST SW, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 757-6464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Samuel James Hester Au.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMUEL JAMES HESTER AU.D. (NPI 1104355775) is an individual audiologist in Lenoir, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (12490) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104355775

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL JAMES HESTERCredential: AU.D.

Location Address322 MULBERRY ST SWLenoir, NC 28645-5702

Mailing Address216 Victorian LnGranite Falls, NC 28630-8731

Phone(828) 757-6464

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 7, 2017

✔ NPI 1104355775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 12490

Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

322 MULBERRY ST SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel James Hester Au.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012273188

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171106001093

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28645 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

$54.12 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $13.53 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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 15

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

DR. EMILY COMBS FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

322 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6460

CAROLINA EAR, NOSE & THROAT-SINUS AND ALLERGY CENTER PA

Otolaryngology

322 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 818-5100

RODNEY M STALHEIM M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

322 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6400

CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC

Internal Medicine

322 MULBERRY ST SW, STE A
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6400

ROBERT J REICHLING M.D.

Internal Medicine

322 MULBERRY ST SW, SUITE A
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6400

DR. SARA BEYER MD

Family Medicine

322 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6400

TRACIE WOLFE NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

322 MULBERRY ST SW
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6460

RUIHAI ZHOU M.D.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

322 MULBERRY ST SW, SUITE F
LENOIR, NC 28645

Caldwell County (828) 757-6462

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 Samuel Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Hester is 1104355775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2017.

Where is Samuel Hester located?

Samuel Hester practices at 322 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 757-6464.

What is Samuel Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Samuel Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Hester is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Samuel Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Samuel 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 Samuel Hester was last updated on June 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.