Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HESTER
Joe D Hester, MD practices ophthalmology in Magnolia, AR. According to Medicare claims data, Joe cared for 1,332 Medicare patients across 1,623 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (870) 234-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1700 PITTMAN STREET
Magnolia, AR 71753
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,623 services · 1,332 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
35 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
20 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
251 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
210 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
82 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
63 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
58 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
36 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hester specialize in?
Dr. Hester is an ophthalmology in Magnolia, AR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hester located?
Dr. Hester is listed at 1700 PITTMAN STREET, Magnolia, AR 71753. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hester's phone number?
The number on file is (870) 234-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hester's NPI number?
Dr. Hester's National Provider Identifier is 1609894948. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hester go to medical school?
Dr. Hester attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hester been practicing?
Dr. Hester has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hester do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hester performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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