Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Willie Hester, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nephrology Physician · Rutherfordton, NC
- NPI 1730354002
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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288 S Ridgecrest Ave
Rutherfordton, NC 281392838
(828) 286-5000
fax (828) 286-5494 - Additional location
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1871 Evelyn Byrd Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 228013487
(540) 564-5800
fax (833) 376-9008 - Mailing address
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6012 Bayfield Pkwy # 191
Concord, NC 280277597
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 30, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2007-01664 · Virginia #0101282060
- Medicaid (2)
- NC #5911907 · SC #G01662
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730354002. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
712
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$69,787
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 371 | 76 | $115 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 169 | 74 | $76 | |
99424 |
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes provided personally by qualified health care professional, per calendar month. | 52 | 43 | $71 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 36 | 16 | $79 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 33 | 33 | $75 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 32 | 13 | $67 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 19 | 19 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Rutherfordton Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,062
Patients
81
Total drug cost
$48,510
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 129 | 19 | $1,614 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 100 | 13 | $37,831 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 84 | 16 | $839 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 80 | 11 | $654 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 77 | 0 | $961 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 71 | 0 | $547 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 69 | 0 | $668 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 69 | 11 | $804 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 65 | 11 | $755 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 62 | 0 | $721 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Willie Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. Willie Hester practices Nephrology Physician in Rutherfordton, NC.
Where does Dr. Willie Hester practice?
Dr. Willie Hester practices at 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 281392838. Office phone: 8282865000.
What is Dr. Willie Hester's NPI?
Dr. Willie Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730354002, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Willie Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Willie Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Willie Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease (HCPCS 99424). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.