DR. ROBERT ROSS KESTER MD
NPI 1538103577
Urology in Pineville, LA

Q: What is Robert Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kester is 1538103577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Q: What is Robert Kester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kester was last updated on February 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, PINEVILLE, LA 71360(954) 362-2720(954) 362-2762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 20, 2025, Dec 7, 2023, May 23, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Robert Ross Kester Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT ROSS KESTER MD (NPI 1538103577) is an individual urology provider in Pineville, Louisiana, licensed in Florida (ME161833) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538103577

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT ROSS KESTERCredential: MD

Location Address2495 SHREVEPORT HWYPineville, LA 71360-4044

Mailing Address1291 Costa Del SolBrownsville, TX 78520-7460 · (218) 731-9610

Phone(954) 362-2720

Fax(954) 362-2762

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2025

✔ NPI 1538103577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME161833

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Also ListedUrology · Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryTaxonomy 2088F0040X · License ME161833 (FL)

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, Pineville, LA 71360

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Other Identifiers 14

Other1148253ME · Aetna

Other7568282FL · Cigna

OtherF00092113100FL · United

OtherP01378091FL · Rr Medicare

OtherE78811ME · Harvard Pilgrim

OtherZCHG8FL · Bcbs Health Options

Other079191ME · Anthem

Medicaid228440000ME

Other376656FL · Avmed

Other4123968FL · Aetna

OtherP959149FL · Optimum

OtherP1020633FL · Freedom

OtherZCHG8FL · Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida

OtherM60841ME · Cigna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Robert Ross Kester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71360 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.06 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

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.

MRS. HEATHER JOANE OATES LCSW

Social Worker

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 466-4105

MS. CAROLYN H. FORCH

Rehabilitation Counselor

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

DR. RANDY SCOTT FAECHER D.M.D.

Dentist

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, DENTAL SERVICE, ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 466-2567

MR. MICHAEL ROACH LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

MR. JOHNNY KEITH EUBANKS

Pharmacist

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

MRS. MONICA P NOBLES P.T.

Physical Therapist

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

GILDA MARIE JEFFERSON PHARMD

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 466-2575

DR. LALITHA ALLA MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360

Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

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 Robert Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kester is 1538103577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Robert Kester located?

Robert Kester practices at 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360. The listed phone number is (954) 362-2720.

What is Robert Kester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Robert Kester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Kester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Robert Kester accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Robert 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kester was last updated on February 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.