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MAKAYLA DIANE KESTER PA-C
NPI 1518535111
Physician Assistant in Lincoln, NE

Active since June 11, 2021PECOS Enrolled
92.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B, LINCOLN, NE 68502(402) 481-5860(402) 481-5861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Makayla Diane Kester Pa-c NPPES

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

MAKAYLA DIANE KESTER PA-C (NPI 1518535111) is an individual physician assistant in Lincoln, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518535111
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMAKAYLA DIANE KESTERCredential: PA-C
Location Address2222 S 16TH ST STE 405BLincoln, NE 68502-3796
Mailing Address2222 S 16th St Ste 405bLincoln, NE 68502-3796
Fax(402) 481-5861
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2026
NPI 1518535111 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B, Lincoln, NE 68502

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

Makayla Diane Kester Pa-c 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 ID4385048339
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210812001778
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bryan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280003
Location1600 South 48th StLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Thayer County Health Services

Critical Access Hospitals · Hebron, NE
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number281304
Location120 Park AveHebron, NE 68370 · Thayer County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68502 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

92.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Physician Assistant
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Physician Assistant
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Nurse Practitioner
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B
LINCOLN, NE 68502
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2222 S 16TH ST STE 405B
LINCOLN, NE 68502

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 Makayla Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Makayla Kester is 1518535111. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2021.

Where is Makayla Kester located?

Makayla Kester practices at 2222 S 16th St Ste 405B, Lincoln, NE 68502. The listed phone number is (402) 481-5860.

What is Makayla Kester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Makayla Kester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Makayla Kester 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 Makayla Kester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 2 other insurers list Makayla Kester 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 Makayla Kester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Makayla Kester is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center and Thayer County Health Services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Makayla Kester was last updated on July 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.