Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dale Kester, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Gallup, NM

  • NPI 1396710943
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
516 East Nizhoni Blvd.
Gallup, NM 873011337
(505) 722-1000
fax (505) 722-1705
Mailing address
P.O. Box 1337
Gallup, NM 873051337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 13, 2011
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #95-87
Medicaid
NM #000H2581

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396710943. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
374
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$48,980
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 166 148 $170
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 97 97 $119
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 61 60 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 39 38 $203
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 11 11 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
57
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$501
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 19 19 $190
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 15 15 $119
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 12 12 $157
Prednisone Generic 11 0 $35

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Dale Kester's medical specialty?
Dr. Dale Kester practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Gallup, NM.
Where does Dr. Dale Kester practice?
Dr. Dale Kester practices at 516 East Nizhoni Blvd., Gallup, NM 873011337. Office phone: 5057221000.
What is Dr. Dale Kester's NPI?
Dr. Dale Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396710943, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dale Kester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dale Kester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dale Kester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.