Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Hester, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Florence, AL

  • NPI 1881642759
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2111 Cloyd Blvd
Florence, AL 356301503
(256) 768-8600
fax (256) 768-8608
Mailing address
Po Box 10005
Florence, AL 356312005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 11, 2018
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #7854

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881642759. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
201
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,683
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 180 52 $34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 21 21 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Florence Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
51
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$989
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 33 21 $341
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 18 0 $648

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Hester practices Surgery Physician in Florence, AL.
Where does Dr. Gary Hester practice?
Dr. Gary Hester practices at 2111 Cloyd Blvd, Florence, AL 356301503. Office phone: 2567688600.
What is Dr. Gary Hester's NPI?
Dr. Gary Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881642759, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 97597); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.