DEBORAH A HESTER MD
NPI 1861422305
Emergency Medicine in Union, MS

Q: What is Deborah Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Hester is 1861422305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Q: What is Deborah Hester's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Hester was last updated on July 31, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

25117 HIGHWAY 15, UNION, MS 39365(601) 774-8214(601) 774-5401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Deborah A Hester Md NPPES

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

DEBORAH A HESTER MD (NPI 1861422305) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Union, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (10442) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tupelo.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861422305

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDEBORAH A HESTERCredential: MD

Location Address25117 HIGHWAY 15Union, MS 39365-9088

Mailing AddressPo Box 3294Tupelo, MS 38803-3294 · (662) 377-4394 · Fax (662) 377-7045

Phone(601) 774-8214

Fax(601) 774-5401

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 2018

✔ NPI 1861422305 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 MS · 10442

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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 10442 (MS)

25117 HIGHWAY 15, Union, MS 39365

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14381 South Eason BlvdTupelo, MS 38801 · Phone (662) 377-4394 · Fax (662) 377-7045

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00010628MS

Accepted Insurance

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

Deborah A Hester Md 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 ID143256727

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050714000802, I20210209000708

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 5

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.

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

55 services48 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.

43 services32 patients

Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316

Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.

35 services32 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.

19 services13 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · De Kalb, MS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number251335

Location14365 Highway 16 WestDe Kalb, MS 39328 · Kemper County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39365 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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

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 supplier13 claims13 services$66.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$61.57 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

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$17.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$780.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers53 claims53 services$7.56 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

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$112.55 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 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAIRD HOSPITAL, INC.

Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit