DR. NURANI MICHAEL KESTER M.D.
NPI 1174546808
Emergency Medicine in Live Oak, TX

Q: What is Nurani Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nurani Kester is 1174546808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Q: What is Nurani Kester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nurani Kester was last updated on November 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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 July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

12412 JUDSON RD, LIVE OAK, TX 78233(210) 757-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Nurani Michael Kester M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NURANI MICHAEL KESTER M.D. (NPI 1174546808) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Live Oak, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q2786) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Connally Memorial Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174546808

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NURANI MICHAEL KESTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address12412 JUDSON RDLive Oak, TX 78233-3255

Mailing Address108 W Kings HwySan Antonio, TX 78212-2962 · (910) 474-3008

Phone(210) 757-7000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 2024

NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2024

✔ NPI 1174546808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q2786✔ Licensed in CA · A96217

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

12412 JUDSON RD, Live Oak, TX 78233

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13551 Roger Brooke DrJbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · Phone (210) 916-4141

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid344280802TX

Other344280803TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and more.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. Nurani Michael Kester M.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 ID6709885015

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150325000839

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

155 services155 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

89 services88 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

22 services22 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Connally Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Floresville, TX

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450108

Location499 10th StreetFloresville, TX 78114 · Wilson County

Emergency services

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Yoakum Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Yoakum, TX

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number451346

Location1200 Carl Ramert DriveYoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78233 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 20

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

METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF SAN ANTONIO,LTD,LLP

Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility