HESTER OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC
NPI 1467921023
Ophthalmology in Wilmington, NC

Q: What is Hester Ophthalmology, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hester Ophthalmology, PC is 1467921023. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2018.

Q: What is Hester Ophthalmology, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Active since November 13, 2018

1604 PHYSICIANS DR STE 103, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 264-4946 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Nov 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Hester Ophthalmology, Pc NPPES

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

HESTER OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC (NPI 1467921023) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Wilmington, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. The organization lists Darrell Ernest Hester, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467921023

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Legal Business NameHESTER OPHTHALMOLOGY, PC

Location Address1604 PHYSICIANS DR STE 103Wilmington, NC 28401-7349

Mailing Address1604 Physicians Dr Ste 103Wilmington, NC 28401-7349 · (910) 264-4946

Phone(910) 264-4946

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDarrell Ernest HesterPresident · (910) 343-8125

Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1467921023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1604 PHYSICIANS DR STE 103, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hester Ophthalmology, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Hester Ophthalmology, PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Darrell Hester, MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1134210586

1915 S 17TH ST STE 101
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 251-8200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi

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

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 Hester Ophthalmology, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hester Ophthalmology, PC is 1467921023. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2018.

Where is Hester Ophthalmology, PC located?

Hester Ophthalmology, PC is located at 1604 Physicians Dr Ste 103, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 264-4946.

What is Hester Ophthalmology, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Hester Ophthalmology, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hester Ophthalmology, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hester Ophthalmology, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Hester Ophthalmology, PC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hester Ophthalmology, PC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Hester Ophthalmology, PC 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 Hester Ophthalmology, PC was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.