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MR. KERRY MICHAEL HESTER C.R.N.A.
NPI 1881780153
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Gadsden, AL

Active since October 05, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
1007 GOODYEAR AVE, GADSDEN, AL 35903(256) 494-4132(256) 494-4152 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Kerry Michael Hester C.r.n.a. NPPES

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

MR. KERRY MICHAEL HESTER C.R.N.A. (NPI 1881780153) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Gadsden, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-049728) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881780153
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. KERRY MICHAEL HESTERCredential: C.R.N.A.
Location Address1007 GOODYEAR AVEGadsden, AL 35903-1195
Mailing Address6001 Foot Hill Rd NwFt Payne, AL 35967-8234 · (256) 997-1073
Phone(256) 494-4132
Fax(256) 494-4152
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1881780153 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 AL · 1-049728
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.
1007 GOODYEAR AVE, Gadsden, AL 35903
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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 Alabama.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

Mr. Kerry Michael Hester C.r.n.a. 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 ID1052379286
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041220001079

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kerry Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Associates
2.7 mi
Anesthesiology
1521 RAINBOW DR
Gadsden, AL 35901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821013905 (256) 546-5281
Huntsville Hospital Anesthesia
60 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
245 GOVERNORS DRIVE SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851321079 (256) 265-8120

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 4

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 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.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for shock wave therapy for urinary system stones without water bath 00873
Anesthesia for shock wave therapy helps in comfortably breaking down urinary system stones. This is done without a water bath, using a device that sends shock waves to disintegrate the stones into small pieces, making them easier to pass naturally.
17 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35903 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

LABREESKA PONDER LPTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 413-6060
SESIL MARIYA VARGHESE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4000
JON RODEN M.D.
Hospitalist
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4768
MR. WENDELL RAY HICKS II RPH
Pharmacist
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4047
CHARLES F MATHEWS P.A.
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 456-0226
GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4000
HANNAH BETH COUCH
Dietitian, Registered
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4174
JESSICA HOOKS DUTY
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1007 GOODYEAR AVE
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Etowah County (256) 494-4132

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 Kerry Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kerry Hester is 1881780153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Kerry Hester located?

Kerry Hester practices at 1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903. The listed phone number is (256) 494-4132.

What is Kerry Hester's specialty?

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

Is Kerry Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kerry 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 Kerry Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kerry Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anesthesia Associates (Gadsden, AL) and Huntsville Hospital Anesthesia (Huntsville, AL). 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 Kerry Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kerry Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kerry 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 Kerry Hester was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.