ANTHONY MICHAEL HESTER
NPI 1639858483
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Florence, AL

Active since July 17, 2023
1701 VETERANS DR, FLORENCE, AL 35630(256) 629-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Anthony Michael Hester NPPES

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

ANTHONY MICHAEL HESTER (NPI 1639858483) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Florence, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-149055) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. He is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639858483
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameANTHONY MICHAEL HESTER
Location Address1701 VETERANS DRFlorence, AL 35630-4928
Mailing Address145 Kensington DrFlorence, AL 35633-1577 · (256) 324-7545
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1639858483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-149055
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1701 VETERANS DR, Florence, AL 35630

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

PECOS PAC ID7214381557
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230920003302

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Anthony Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1701 VETERANS DR
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
14 services14 patients

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Internal Medicine
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Internal Medicine
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Physician Assistant
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630
Internal Medicine
1701 VETERANS DR
FLORENCE, AL 35630

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 Anthony Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Hester is 1639858483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2023.

Where is Anthony Hester located?

Anthony Hester practices at 1701 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL 35630. The listed phone number is (256) 629-1000.

What is Anthony Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Anthony Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Hester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Anthony Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anthony Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to Namc Anesthesia Services LLC (Florence, AL). The 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 Anthony Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anthony Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Anthony 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Hester was last updated on September 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.