Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hester Able, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1942889704
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1801 Gadsden Hwy
Birmingham, AL 352353134
(205) 228-7600
Additional location
118 Mars Hill RD
Hoover, AL 352443904

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #PA.1755

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942889704. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,503
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 23 21 $161
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 18 18 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in Birmingham Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$192
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biocomposites INC 1 $71.47
Providence Medical Technology, INC. 1 $26.34
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $23.11
Bioventus LLC 1 $21.00
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $18.28
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, INC. 1 $17.46
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $13.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$192

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hester Able's medical specialty?
Dr. Hester Able practices Physician Assistant in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Hester Able practice?
Dr. Hester Able practices at 1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 352353134. Office phone: 2052287600.
What is Dr. Hester Able's NPI?
Dr. Hester Able's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942889704, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hester Able accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hester Able accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hester Able commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447); Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (HCPCS 27130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.