Physician Profile
Richard Hester, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hester
Based in Poplar Bluff, MO, Richard Hester, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Richard is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,041 services to 863 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (573) 785-6536
- Email not available
Practice Locations
225 PHYSICIANS PARK SUITE# 303
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
Most searched conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,041 services · 863 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
16 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
205 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
184 |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
163 |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
109 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | Lab test | 84439 |
106 |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
70 |
| Vitamin d-3 level | Lab test | 82306 |
43 |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level | Lab test | 82607 |
37 |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis | Lab test | 82044 |
25 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Poplar Bluff 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hester specialize in?
Dr. Hester is a family practice in Poplar Bluff, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “FAMILY PRACTICE”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hester located?
Dr. Hester is listed at 225 PHYSICIANS PARK SUITE# 303, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. 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 (573) 785-6536. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hester?
Dr. Hester's National Provider Identifier is 1831280197. 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 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hester have?
Dr. Hester has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, 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 imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hester's profile verified?
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.