Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HESTER
Thomas Oma Hester, MD practices otolaryngology in Charleston, SC. Thomas is a 1991 graduate of Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Thomas is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 2,546 Medicare patients across 5,566 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (843) 766-7103
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2295 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
Charleston, SC 29414
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,566 services · 2,546 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
505 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
168 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
101 |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
23 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
38 |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
24 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,185 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
851 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
407 |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
216 |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hester's specialty?
Dr. Hester is an otolaryngology in Charleston, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hester?
Dr. Hester is listed at 2295 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, Charleston, SC 29414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hester?
The number on file is (843) 766-7103. 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 1154361624. 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
What is Dr. Hester's medical education?
Dr. Hester attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hester been practicing?
Dr. Hester has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hester known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hester performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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