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DR. ASHLEY HESTER M.D.
NPI 1770826356
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Katy, TX

Active since April 01, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
628 SOUTH PEEK ROAD, KATY, TX 77450(832) 437-9690(832) 437-9694 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ashley Hester M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ASHLEY HESTER M.D. (NPI 1770826356) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (R3341) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770826356
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASHLEY HESTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address628 SOUTH PEEK ROADKaty, TX 77450
Mailing Address628 South Peek RoadKaty, TX 77450 · (832) 437-9690 · Fax (832) 437-9694
Phone(832) 437-9690
Fax(832) 437-9694
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1770826356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R3341
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
628 SOUTH PEEK ROAD, Katy, TX 77450
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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 Texas.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Ashley Hester 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 ID5092089730
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170920000411
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ashley Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Greater Houston Ob/Gyn, L.L.P.
14 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
929 GESSNER RD, SUITE 2150
Houston, TX 77024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285733287 (713) 935-9791
Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A.
125 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Texas Holdings PA
  • 998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083917769 (800) 967-2289
Westover Hills Women's Health PA
169 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7430 BARLITE BLVD STE 105
San Antonio, TX 78224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477765824 (210) 922-2727

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

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 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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77450 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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 Ashley Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashley Hester is 1770826356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2013.

Where is Ashley Hester located?

Ashley Hester practices at 628 South Peek Road, Katy, TX 77450. The listed phone number is (832) 437-9690.

What is Ashley Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Ashley Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashley 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 Ashley Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashley Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Greater Houston Ob/Gyn, L.L.P. (Houston, TX), Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A. (Austin, TX) and Westover Hills Women's Health PA (San Antonio, TX). 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 Ashley Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashley Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ashley 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 Ashley Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashley Hester is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashley Hester was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.