Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Esther, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1962489328
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 Manning Drive, University of North Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC 275990001
(919) 962-6637
fax (919) 966-7130
Mailing address
Cb 7055, Department of Orthopaedics
Chapel Hill, NC 275990001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 5, 2021
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200300237
Medicaid
MN #266969200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962489328. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
134
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$17,178
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 67 49 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $158
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 21 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Chapel Hill Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Esther's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Esther practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Robert Esther practice?
Dr. Robert Esther practices at 100 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 275990001. Office phone: 9199626637.
What is Dr. Robert Esther's NPI?
Dr. Robert Esther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962489328, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Esther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Esther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Esther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.