Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Hester, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Kennesaw, GA

  • NPI 1740264837
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3745 Cherokee St Nw, Ste 404
Kennesaw, GA 301446733
(770) 590-8191
fax (770) 590-8192

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #GA1498

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740264837. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
430
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$43,768
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 153 103 $126
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 94 94 $125
92134 Imaging of retina 56 49 $39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 32 28 $62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $149
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 26 24 $33
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 24 15 $106
92250 Photography of the retina 14 14 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Kennesaw Optometrist, average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 9.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$392
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 7 $177.36
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $137.76
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $20.85
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $20.73
CooperVision INC. 1 $20.46
Optos, INC. 1 $14.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$377
Entertainment
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
128
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$34,602
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 46 18 $1,034
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 20 19 $733
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 18 0 $8,020
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 16 0 $262
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 14 13 $178
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 14 0 $24,376

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mark Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Hester practices Optometrist in Kennesaw, GA.
Where does Dr. Mark Hester practice?
Dr. Mark Hester practices at 3745 Cherokee St Nw, Kennesaw, GA 301446733. Office phone: 7705908191.
What is Dr. Mark Hester's NPI?
Dr. Mark Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740264837, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.