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MR. IAN MICHAEL HESTER CAA
NPI 1861710089
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Macon, GA

Active since May 12, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
77.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
777 HEMLOCK ST, MACON, GA 31201(478) 633-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2026, Jan 19, 2023, Sep 28, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Mr. Ian Michael Hester Caa NPPES

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

MR. IAN MICHAEL HESTER CAA (NPI 1861710089) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Macon, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (10980) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861710089
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. IAN MICHAEL HESTERCredential: CAA
Location Address777 HEMLOCK STMacon, GA 31201-2102
Mailing Address901 18th St ETifton, GA 31794-3648 · (229) 382-7120
Phone(478) 633-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1861710089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 10980✔ Licensed in CO · ANT-0000046✔ Licensed in MO · 2022036871
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
777 HEMLOCK ST, Macon, GA 31201
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1615 S New Ballas Rd Dept OfSaint Louis, MO 63141-8221 · Phone (636) 386-9224 · Fax (636) 386-7679
Location 2901 18th St ETifton, GA 31794-3648 · Phone (229) 382-7120
Location 312605 E 16th Ave, Department of AnesthesiologyAurora, CO 80045-2545 · Phone (720) 848-0000
Location 4260 Mj Taylor RdAdel, GA 31620-3485 · Phone (229) 896-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Mr. Ian Michael Hester Caa 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 ID9234324013
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220608003119

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tift Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tifton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110095
Location901 E 18th StreetTifton, GA 31793 · Tift County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

77.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.32
Improvement Activities40

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.

LAUREN WAGNER D.O.
Pediatrics
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 42
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-7600
AMELIA CATHERINE LLERENA
Obstetrics & Gynecology
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-6701
JO BETH ROBERTS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-6706
RONALD KNIGHTS PHRAM. D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-1434
MRS. DENA D MCKENNA PAAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC10
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-1000
LOWELL CLARK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
777 HEMLOCK ST, MSC 83
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (478) 633-7140
RICHARD A SCHERER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (866) 507-5244
DEMETRA D MCGLOTHIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
777 HEMLOCK ST
MACON, GA 31201
Bibb County (866) 507-5244

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 Ian Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ian Hester is 1861710089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2010.

Where is Ian Hester located?

Ian Hester practices at 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201. The listed phone number is (478) 633-1000.

What is Ian Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Ian Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ian 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 Ian Hester accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Ian 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 Ian Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ian Hester is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ian Hester was last updated on January 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.