Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nurani Kester, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Live Oak, TX

  • NPI 1174546808
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12412 Judson RD
Live Oak, TX 782333255
(210) 757-7000
Additional location
3551 Roger Brooke Dr
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 782344504
(210) 916-4141
Mailing address
108 W Kings Hwy
San Antonio, TX 782122962

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 11, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #Q2786 · California #A96217
Medicaid
TX #344280802

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174546808. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
583
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$63,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 267 261 $170
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 197 187 $8
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 71 68 $117
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 37 36 $206
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 11 11 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
172
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$1,516
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methocarbamol Generic 21 21 $102
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 19 $37
Gabapentin Generic 17 17 $70
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 17 $148
Omeprazole Generic 17 16 $123
Cephalexin Generic 16 16 $139
Cefdinir Generic 15 15 $284
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 14 11 $350
Azithromycin Generic 12 12 $50
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 12 12 $93

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nurani Kester's medical specialty?
Dr. Nurani Kester practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Live Oak, TX.
Where does Dr. Nurani Kester practice?
Dr. Nurani Kester practices at 12412 Judson RD, Live Oak, TX 782333255. Office phone: 2107577000.
What is Dr. Nurani Kester's NPI?
Dr. Nurani Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174546808, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nurani Kester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nurani Kester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nurani Kester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.