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ALISON HESTER D.O.
NPI 1740589217
Emergency Medicine in Roanoke, VA

Active since March 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, ROANOKE, VA 24014(540) 981-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Alison Hester D.o. NPPES

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

ALISON HESTER D.O. (NPI 1740589217) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Roanoke, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0102203563) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carilion Giles Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740589217
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameALISON HESTERCredential: D.O.
Location Address1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTRoanoke, VA 24014-1838
Mailing Address1906 Belleview Ave Se, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency DepartmentRoanoke, VA 24014-1838
Phone(540) 981-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2015
✔ NPI 1740589217 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0102203563
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
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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

Alison Hester D.o. 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 ID9436392271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140310001420
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 Alison Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carilion Medical Center
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1730123472 (Virginia)
  • 193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649423815 (540) 981-7000
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
11 mi
Rural Health
22890 VIRGIL GOODE HWY.
Boones Mill, VA 24065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023663267 (Virginia)
  • 608 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154948271 (540) 334-5511
Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
22 mi
Rural Health
18080 MAIN ST
Buchanan, VA 24066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 507 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144848003 (540) 254-1239
Bath County Community Hospital
37 mi
Rural Health
322 W RIVERSIDE ST
Covington, VA 24426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922632298 (540) 962-1122
Emergency Coverage, LLC
201 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200

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.
18 services15 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.
18 services18 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.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carilion Giles Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pearisburg, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number491302
Location159 Hartley WayPearisburg, VA 24134 · Giles County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24014 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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 K THOMPSON PA-C, ATC
Physician Assistant
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
DR. JAMES LIGHT MD
Anesthesiology
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
SUJINA PRADHAN M.D.
Family Medicine
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
DR. SAMMY ZAKI ELSARRAG M.D.
Anesthesiology
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
NIMA JAHROMI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
TAYLOR ALEXIS KEYS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
NATHAN WILLIAM WAKEFIELD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000
ASHLYN BROOKE CONRAD
Nurse Practitioner
1906 BELLEVIEW AVE SE
ROANOKE, VA 24014
Roanoke City (540) 981-7000

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 Alison Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alison Hester is 1740589217. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2011.

Where is Alison Hester located?

Alison Hester practices at 1906 Belleview Ave SE Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department, Roanoke, VA 24014. The listed phone number is (540) 981-7000.

What is Alison Hester's specialty?

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

Is Alison Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alison 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 Alison Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alison Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Carilion Medical Center (Roanoke, VA), Carilion Giles Community Hospital (Boones Mill, VA), Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital (Buchanan, VA), Bath County Community Hospital (Covington, VA) and Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN). 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 Alison Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Alison Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alison Hester is affiliated with Carilion Giles Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alison Hester was last updated on July 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.