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- 1700 Pittman Street, Magnolia, AR 71753
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609894948.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (870) 234-3937
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1700 PITTMAN STREET
Magnolia, AR 71753
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,623 services · 1,332 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
251 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
210 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
82 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
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 eye doctor in Magnolia, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hester confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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