DR. WILLIE EDWARD HESTER JR. M.D.
NPI 1730354002
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Rutherfordton, NC

Q: What is Willie Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willie Hester is 1730354002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2008.

Q: What is Willie Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willie Hester was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 April 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

288 S RIDGECREST AVE, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139(828) 286-5000(828) 286-5494 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 30, 2025, Jul 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Willie Edward Hester Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIE EDWARD HESTER JR. M.D. (NPI 1730354002) is an individual nephrology provider in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-01664) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Harrisonburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730354002

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIE EDWARD HESTER JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address288 S RIDGECREST AVERutherfordton, NC 28139-2838

Mailing Address6012 Bayfield Pkwy # 191Concord, NC 28027-7597

Phone(828) 286-5000

Fax(828) 286-5494

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateApril 28, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1730354002 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2007-01664✔ Licensed in VA · 0101282060

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

288 S RIDGECREST AVE, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11871 Evelyn Byrd AveHarrisonburg, VA 22801-3487 · Phone (540) 564-5800 · Fax (833) 376-9008

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid5911907NC

MedicaidG01662SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Dr. Willie Edward Hester Jr. 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 ID9335115054

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090721000737

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

243 services54 patients

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.

61 services15 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

48 services30 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

40 services39 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

39 services20 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

30 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340013

Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Rmh Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisonburg, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490004

Location2010 Health Campus DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22801 · Harrisonburg City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlottesville, VA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490077

Location500 Martha Jefferson DriveCharlottesville, VA 22911 · Albemarle County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28139 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%102 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$24.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier26 claims26 services$4.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Insertion tray with drainage bag but without catheter A4354

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$11.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier34 claims40 services$9.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier31 claims3,620 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier17 claims570 services$30.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier47 claims2,157 services$7.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing A6197

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier18 claims812 services$15.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Composite dressing, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6203

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier16 claims470 services$3.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Specialty absorptive dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing A6252

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier19 claims717 services$3.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier39 claims4,807 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Light compression bandage, elastic, knitted/woven, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6449

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier12 claims500 services$1.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$56.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers17 claims17 services$18.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers13 claims26 services$2.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers17 claims17 services$95.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers37 claims37 services$20.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers39 claims39 services$30.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$9.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

JOHN T TOLHURST MD

Emergency Medicine

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (843) 237-3378

MISSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5000

DLP RUTHERFORD REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM LLC

General Acute Care Hospital

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5000

WILLIAM PATRICK AMOS

Registered Nurse (Emergency)

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5000

RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, INC

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5000

EVA MILLER

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5000

DR. MICHAEL STEVENS WHEELER M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

288 S RIDGECREST AVE, LABORATORY, RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 429-1009

ELMA F CALLIS

Nurse Practitioner

288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Rutherford County (828) 286-5508

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 Willie Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willie Hester is 1730354002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2008.

Where is Willie Hester located?

Willie Hester practices at 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The listed phone number is (828) 286-5000.

What is Willie Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Willie Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Willie 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.

What insurance does Willie Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Willie 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.

Is Willie Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Willie Hester is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willie Hester was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.