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TAMARA D HESTER O.D.
NPI 1669592531
Optometrist in Marietta, GA

Active since April 02, 2007PECOS Enrolled
83.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
2645 DALLAS HWY SW STE 100, MARIETTA, GA 30064(770) 422-8002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Tamara D Hester O.d. NPPES

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

TAMARA D HESTER O.D. (NPI 1669592531) is an individual optometrist in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (1499) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669592531
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameTAMARA D HESTERCredential: O.D.
Location Address2645 DALLAS HWY SW STE 100Marietta, GA 30064-7577
Mailing Address3225 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 900Atlanta, GA 30339-5971 · (404) 351-2220
Phone(770) 422-8002
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1669592531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 1499
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2645 DALLAS HWY SW STE 100, Marietta, GA 30064
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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)

Tamara D Hester O.d. 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.

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
25 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30064 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

83.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

STAR OPTOMETRY GA LLC
Optometrist
2645 DALLAS HWY SW STE 100
MARIETTA, GA 30064
Cobb County (770) 422-8002

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 Tamara Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Hester is 1669592531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2007.

Where is Tamara Hester located?

Tamara Hester practices at 2645 Dallas Hwy SW Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30064. The listed phone number is (770) 422-8002.

What is Tamara Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Tamara Hester enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Tamara Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Tamara 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 Tamara Hester was last updated on January 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.