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WILLIAM HESTER CRNA
NPI 1962115774
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dallas, TX

Active since December 27, 2022Accepts Medicare Assignment
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2023, Dec 27, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About William Hester Crna NPPES

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

WILLIAM HESTER CRNA (NPI 1962115774) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (1108063) and active in the NPI registry since December 2022. He is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962115774
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM HESTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(972) 715-5000
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1962115774 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1108063
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 904904 (TX)
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251
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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 Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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

William Hester Crna 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 ID4880068931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230313002622

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show William Hester reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Healthtexas Provider Network
4.4 mi
Family Medicine
5926 W NORTHWEST HWY
Dallas, TX 75225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962153940 (888) 663-6331
Steven M Gadol MD PA
4.9 mi
Gastroenterology
399 W CAMPBELL RD STE 202
Richardson, TX 75080
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528248523 (972) 498-4401
Ntx Anesthesiology Consultants PLLC
36 mi
Anesthesiology
2400 N I 35
Waxahachie, TX 75165
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 234 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912410739 (855) 285-2455
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
230 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

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

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Baylor University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450021
Location3500 Gaston AveDallas, TX 75246 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Worth, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450137
Location1400 Eighth AveFort Worth, TX 76104 · Tarrant County
Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine

Acute Care Hospitals · Grapevine, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450563
Location1650 W College StGrapevine, TX 76051 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450851
Location621 North Hall StreetDallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75251 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

MRS. CHARITY CABRERA MAGCALAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
DR. ELVIS TSANG MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
BINU RAJAN ABRAHAM MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
LAUREN CARTER SEGERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
SARAH KATHARINA JUNGNITSCH
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
ABIGAIL PINTO WOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
HANNAH NEIPP MURDOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
THOMAS ADAMS MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000

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 William Hester's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Hester is 1962115774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2022.

Where is William Hester located?

William Hester practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is William Hester's specialty?

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

Is William Hester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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 William Hester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Hester reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Healthtexas Provider Network (Dallas, TX), Steven M Gadol MD PA (Richardson, TX), Ntx Anesthesiology Consultants PLLC (Waxahachie, TX) and U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, 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 William Hester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Hester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list William 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 William Hester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Hester is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine and Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Hester was last updated on February 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.