DR. ZINA R HESTER MD
NPI 1417068883
Anesthesiology in Macon, GA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
777 HEMLOCK ST, MACON, GA 31201(478) 633-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Zina R Hester Md NPPES

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

DR. ZINA R HESTER MD (NPI 1417068883) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Macon, Georgia, licensed in Kansas (04-31032) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn, and maintains a secondary practice location in Overland Park.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417068883
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ZINA R HESTERCredential: MD
Location Address777 HEMLOCK STMacon, GA 31201-2102
Mailing Address10720 Nall AveOverland Park, KS 66211-1206 · (913) 754-5000 · Fax (913) 754-4560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1417068883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 04-31032
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
777 HEMLOCK ST, Macon, GA 31201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 110720 Nall AveOverland Park, KS 66211-1206 · Phone (913) 754-5000 · Fax (913) 754-4560

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid200462620AKS
Medicaid207606500MO
OtherP00426918KS · Rr Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Zina R Hester Md 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 ID3375638620
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161003002312, I20241216001208
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Zina Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2171 WEST PARK COURT, SUITE A
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 650 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
201 E NICOLLET BLVD, OUTREACH LAB DEPARTMENT
Burnsville, MN 55337
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
909 FULTON ST SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,662 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
14500 99TH AVE N STE 500
Maple Grove, MN 55369
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
35 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Pediatrics
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 42
MACON, GA 31201
Obstetrics & Gynecology
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Anesthesiologist Assistant
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC10
MACON, GA 31201
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 83
MACON, GA 31201
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201

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 Zina Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zina Hester is 1417068883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Zina Hester located?

Zina Hester practices at 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201. The listed phone number is (478) 633-1000.

What is Zina Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Zina Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zina 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Zina Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Zina Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: American Anesthesiology Associates Of Georgia, LLC (Stone Mountain, GA), Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX), Fairview Health Services (Burnsville, MN), University Of Minnesota Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc (Minneapolis, MN), University Anesthesia Providers, LLC (Minneapolis, MN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Zina Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Zina Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zina Hester is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zina Hester was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.