Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lauren Hester

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Tupelo, MS

  • NPI 1265031561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
830 S Gloster St
Tupelo, MS 388014934
(662) 377-4394

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #901661

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265031561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
60
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$7,403
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36410 Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) 18 18 $9
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 15 15 $221
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 14 14 $151
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 13 13 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Tupelo Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Silk Road Medical, INC. 1 $30.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lauren Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Hester practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Tupelo, MS.
Where does Dr. Lauren Hester practice?
Dr. Lauren Hester practices at 830 S Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 388014934. Office phone: 6623774394.
What is Dr. Lauren Hester's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265031561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein (3 years or older) (HCPCS 36410); Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (HCPCS 00537); Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (HCPCS 01926). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.