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DR. KRISTINA NICHOLE HESTER M.D.
NPI 1609133180
Emergency Medicine in Dallas, TX

Active since April 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5826 PALO PINTO AVE, DALLAS, TX 75206(989) 225-2933(989) 225-2933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 23, 2022, Oct 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Kristina Nichole Hester M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KRISTINA NICHOLE HESTER M.D. (NPI 1609133180) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Virginia (0101274088) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609133180
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTINA NICHOLE HESTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5826 PALO PINTO AVEDallas, TX 75206-6830
Mailing Address5826 Palo Pinto AveDallas, TX 75206-6830 · (989) 225-2933 · Fax (989) 225-2933
Phone(989) 225-2933
Fax(989) 225-2933
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2022
✔ NPI 1609133180 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101274088✔ Licensed in TX · Q4979
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
5826 PALO PINTO AVE, Dallas, TX 75206
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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. Kristina Nichole Hester M.d. 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 ID7911201330
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191214000541
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kristina Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Physicians Of Southern Virginia LLP
938 mi
Emergency Medicine
200 HOSPITAL DR
Galax, VA 24333
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 68 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417187667 (276) 236-8181
Tanglewood Park Physicians, PLLC
960 mi
Emergency Medicine
6915 VILLAGE MEDICAL CIR
Clemmons, NC 27012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093286379 (336) 893-1000
Piedmont Triad Physicians, PLLC
974 mi
Emergency Medicine
207 OLD LEXINGTON RD
Thomasville, NC 27360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295206464 (336) 472-2000
Kernersville Emergency Group, PLLC
980 mi
Emergency Medicine
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
Kernersville, NC 27284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750852034 (336) 564-4000
Brunswick Physician Partners, PLLC
1,071 mi
Emergency Medicine
240 HOSPITAL DR NE
Bolivia, NC 28422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457822264 (910) 721-1000

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 3

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
46 services25 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
35 services35 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75206 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
$88.19 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $22.04 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.80 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

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 Kristina Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristina Hester is 1609133180. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2012.

Where is Kristina Hester located?

Kristina Hester practices at 5826 Palo Pinto Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. The listed phone number is (989) 225-2933.

What is Kristina Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kristina Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristina 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 Kristina Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristina Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Emergency Physicians Of Southern Virginia LLP (Galax, VA), Tanglewood Park Physicians, PLLC (Clemmons, NC), Piedmont Triad Physicians, PLLC (Thomasville, NC), Kernersville Emergency Group, PLLC (Kernersville, NC) and Brunswick Physician Partners, PLLC (Bolivia, NC). 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 Kristina Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kristina Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristina Hester is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristina Hester was last updated on February 23, 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.