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HESTER NICOLE WATTS APRN
NPI 1770007064
Nurse Practitioner in Hazard, KY

Active since July 28, 2017PECOS Enrolled
97.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HAZARD, KY 41701(606) 487-7510(606) 439-6793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Jun 16, 2018, Oct 25, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Hester Nicole Watts Aprn NPPES

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

HESTER NICOLE WATTS APRN (NPI 1770007064) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hazard, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3011591) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770007064
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameHESTER NICOLE WATTSCredential: APRN
Location Address200 MEDICAL CENTER DRHazard, KY 41701-9466
Mailing Address200 Medical Center DrHazard, KY 41701-9466 · (606) 487-7510 · Fax (606) 439-6793
Phone(606) 487-7510
Fax(606) 439-6793
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1770007064 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 3011591
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Hazard, KY 41701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Hester Nicole Watts Aprn 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 ID6608132840
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171103002912
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 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.

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.
150 services66 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.
80 services74 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
15 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazard, KY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180029
Location100 Medical Center DriveHazard, KY 41701 · Perry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41701 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

97.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.55
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$61.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$75.89 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 suppliers59 claims59 services$70.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$8.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers133 claims133 services$27.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers133 claims133 services$10.94 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.

C KRISHNASWAMY MD PSC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 3P
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 487-7955
SYDNEY ROARK APRN
Nurse Practitioner
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-3952
DR. RAYMOND ELSOUEIDI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-6600
DR. WILLIAM BURLIN GIBSON D.M.D.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 2-O
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 487-0088
HAZARD RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 1-N
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-5057
BIGHNESH SATPATHY M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-5057
VIDYA B YALAMANCHI MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 487-7510
FRANK DANIEL MONGIARDO M.D. P.S.C
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 2N
HAZARD, KY 41701
Perry County (606) 439-4466

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 Hester Watts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hester Watts is 1770007064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2017.

Where is Hester Watts located?

Hester Watts practices at 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701. The listed phone number is (606) 487-7510.

What is Hester Watts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Hester Watts enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hester Watts 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 Hester Watts accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Hester Watts 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 Hester Watts affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hester Watts is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hester Watts was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.