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DOROTHY HESTER CRNA
NPI 1871695890
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bryan, TX

Active since September 01, 2006
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14, BRYAN, TX 77802(979) 776-4777(979) 776-0588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dorothy Hester Crna NPPES

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

DOROTHY HESTER CRNA (NPI 1871695890) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bryan, Texas, licensed in Texas (229883) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871695890
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY HESTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14Bryan, TX 77802-2769
Mailing Address1737 Briarcrest Dr, Suite 14Bryan, TX 77802-2769 · (979) 776-4777 · Fax (979) 776-0588
Phone(979) 776-4777
Fax(979) 776-0588
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2008
✔ NPI 1871695890 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 229883
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1737 BRIARCREST DR, Bryan, TX 77802
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN81191CTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dorothy Hester Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
1737 BRIARCREST DR STE 14
Bryan, TX 77802
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528326154 (979) 776-4777
Anesthesia Associates Of Bryan LLC
0.7 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2206 E VILLA MARIA RD
Bryan, TX 77802
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558751834 (979) 774-4211
Emergenchealth PLLC
154 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270

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 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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
569 services404 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
65 services48 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
22 services22 patients

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.

SHELLY RENE ERIKSSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
MARJORIE SHENKIR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
MARK H BRAUER M.D.
Anesthesiology
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
PATRICK RYAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
MAX T GREEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
BRANT CHRISTOPHER LANGLINAIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
SJOERD ADAMS M.D.
Anesthesiology
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777
KELLY LYNN SAMPSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1737 BRIARCREST DR, SUITE 14
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-4777

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 Dorothy Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Hester is 1871695890. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006.

Where is Dorothy Hester located?

Dorothy Hester practices at 1737 Briarcrest Dr Suite 14, Bryan, TX 77802. The listed phone number is (979) 776-4777.

What is Dorothy Hester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Dorothy Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Hester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dorothy Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dorothy Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC (Bryan, TX), Anesthesia Associates Of Bryan LLC (Bryan, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, 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 Dorothy Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dorothy Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Dorothy 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 Dorothy Hester was last updated on April 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.