EMILY ELIZABETH HESTER PA-C
NPI 1790492056
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Active since November 04, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 PATTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806(828) 252-4878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Nov 4, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Emily Elizabeth Hester Pa-c NPPES

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

EMILY ELIZABETH HESTER PA-C (NPI 1790492056) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790492056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameEMILY ELIZABETH HESTERCredential: PA-C
Location Address1201 PATTON AVEAsheville, NC 28806-2707
Mailing Address1201 Patton AveAsheville, NC 28806-2707 · (828) 252-4878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026
NPI 1790492056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 5270 (TN)
1201 PATTON AVE, Asheville, NC 28806

Accepted 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

Emily Elizabeth Hester Pa-c 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 ID1951772128
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250403003346
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28806 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Physician Assistant
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Surgery
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Nurse Practitioner
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHVILLE, NC 28806
Physician Assistant
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 PATTON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

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 Emily Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emily Hester is 1790492056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2022.

Where is Emily Hester located?

Emily Hester practices at 1201 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806. The listed phone number is (828) 252-4878.

What is Emily Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Emily Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Emily 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 Emily Hester accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Emily 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 Emily Hester was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.