Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Hester, DPM

Sports Medicine Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Brighton, MA

  • NPI 1881660066
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
20 Guest St Ste 225
Brighton, MA 021352065
(617) 738-8642
fax (617) 202-4172

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2017
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #1949

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881660066. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,281
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$111,997
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 616 352 $100
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 333 333 $123
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 131 111 $42
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 120 37 $6
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 22 16 $1
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 21 18 $64
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20 18 $59
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 18 18 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$70
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $25.22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $24.85
Bioventus LLC 1 $19.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$70

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
115
Patients
94
Total drug cost
$391
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 94 75 $172
Methylprednisolone Generic 21 19 $218

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. John Hester practices Sports Medicine Podiatrist in Brighton, MA.
Where does Dr. John Hester practice?
Dr. John Hester practices at 20 Guest St Ste 225, Brighton, MA 021352065. Office phone: 6177388642.
What is Dr. John Hester's NPI?
Dr. John Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881660066, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.