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SYDNEY HESTER MD
NPI 1417169319
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Nashville, TN

Active since May 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 300, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 342-6010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Sydney Hester Md NPPES

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

SYDNEY HESTER MD (NPI 1417169319) is an individual infectious disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (45423) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417169319
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameSYDNEY HESTERCredential: MD
Location Address330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 300Nashville, TN 37203-1534
Mailing Address330 23rd Ave N, Suite 300Nashville, TN 37203-1534 · (615) 342-6010
Phone(615) 342-6010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1417169319 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 45423
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
330 23RD AVE N, Nashville, TN 37203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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

Sydney 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 ID5193903524
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110706000476
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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
173 services69 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
131 services68 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
98 services88 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
75 services34 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
39 services33 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
38 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Tristar Summit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hermitage, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440150
Location5655 Frist BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440161
Location2300 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37203 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
94%50 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
100%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

TRISTAR GYNECOLOGY ONCOLOGY, LLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 600
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 340-4640
ANNA KATHLEEN NEBEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 300
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-6010
SARAH WRAY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-7339
CLARENCE E FOSTER III MD
Transplant Surgery
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 250
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-5626
NASHVILLE PEDIATRIC UROLOGY, PC
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 602
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-7320
PUTHENPURACKAL MATHEW MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-7339
CATHERINE M THORNBURG M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 604
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 986-6039
JESUS ERIC PINA-GARZA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
330 23RD AVE N, SUITE 450
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Davidson County (615) 342-7339

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 Sydney Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sydney Hester is 1417169319. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2007.

Where is Sydney Hester located?

Sydney Hester practices at 330 23rd Ave N Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 342-6010.

What is Sydney Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Sydney Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sydney 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 Sydney Hester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Sydney 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.

Is Sydney Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sydney Hester is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center and Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sydney Hester was last updated on February 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.