LAUREN HESTER
NPI 1265031561
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tupelo, MS

Active since October 19, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
830 S GLOSTER ST, TUPELO, MS 38801(662) 377-4394 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Lauren Hester NPPES

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

LAUREN HESTER (NPI 1265031561) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tupelo, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (901661) and active in the NPI registry since October 2020. She is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265031561
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN HESTER
Location Address830 S GLOSTER STTupelo, MS 38801-4934
Mailing Address830 S Gloster StTupelo, MS 38801-4934 · (662) 377-4394
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2020
NPI 1265031561 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in MS · 901661
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

830 S GLOSTER ST, Tupelo, MS 38801

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Lauren Hester 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 ID6204246366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201102001492

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) 36410
This procedure involves placing a small needle into a vein, typically in the arm. It's done to collect blood for testing or to deliver medication. You may feel a quick pinch, but it's usually over in seconds. It's a common, safe procedure.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Mississippi Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250004
Location830 S Gloster StreetTupelo, MS 38801 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38801 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Quality83.08
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 S GLOSTER ST, NMMC EAST TOWER 4TH FLOOR
TUPELO, MS 38801
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 S GLOSTER ST, NMMC EAST TOWER 4TH FLOOR
TUPELO, MS 38801
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 S GLOSTER ST, NMMC EAST TOWER 4TH FLOOR
TUPELO, MS 38801
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
830 S GLOSTER ST, NMMC EAST TOWER 4TH FLOOR
TUPELO, MS 38801
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
830 S GLOSTER ST, 4TH FLOOR EAST TOWER
TUPELO, MS 38801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
830 S GLOSTER ST, NORTH MS MEDICAL CENTER
TUPELO, MS 38801
Emergency Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
830 S GLOSTER ST
TUPELO, MS 38801
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
830 S GLOSTER ST
TUPELO, MS 38801

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265031561, enumerated as an "individual" on October 19, 2020.

The provider is located at 830 S GLOSTER ST TUPELO, MS 38801 and the phone number is (662) 377-4394.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Lauren Hester is affiliated with: NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER.