Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Martha Hester, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1598724841
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5900 Garners Ferry RD
Columbia, SC 292091301
(803) 695-5450
fax (803) 695-5469 - Mailing address
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Po Box 743904
Atlanta, GA 303743904
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 21, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #18080
- Medicaid
- SC #180805
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598724841. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,842
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$233,610
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 772 | 459 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 431 | 284 | $85 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 388 | 388 | $124 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 115 | 34 | $13 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 106 | 19 | $60 | |
87428 |
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | 102 | 89 | $50 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 93 | 20 | $1 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 90 | 89 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 87 | 86 | $72 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 66 | 55 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 64 peers in this city , average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $20.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,561
Patients
1,087
Total drug cost
$195,973
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 605 | 184 | $11,544 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 411 | 131 | $10,132 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 352 | 112 | $4,958 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 288 | 96 | $2,238 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 254 | 76 | $1,204 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 245 | 79 | $5,020 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 189 | 49 | $3,485 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 174 | 37 | $139,827 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 171 | 51 | $2,665 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 169 | 45 | $1,245 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Martha Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. Martha Hester practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Martha Hester practice?
Dr. Martha Hester practices at 5900 Garners Ferry RD, Columbia, SC 292091301. Office phone: 8036955450.
What is Dr. Martha Hester's NPI?
Dr. Martha Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598724841, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Martha Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Martha Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Martha Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.