Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Hester, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Mount Pleasant, TX

  • NPI 1780656462
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 N Jefferson Ave Ste 100
Mount Pleasant, TX 754551104
(903) 577-6787
fax (903) 434-8072
Additional location
4214 Andrews Hwy, Ste 208
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 686-0321
fax (432) 689-0859
Mailing address
2001 N Jefferson Ave
Mount Pleasant, TX 754552338

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L3336
Medicaid
TX #164663001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780656462. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
910
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$106,832
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 305 210 $88
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 155 112 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 140 107 $68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 120 120 $109
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 67 57 $55
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 40 37 $135
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 36 34 $1,177
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 24 11 $14
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 23 23 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Mount Pleasant Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$259
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 3 $101.39
Bioventus LLC 2 $42.41
Amgen INC. 2 $41.80
Treace Medical Concepts, INC. 1 $28.16
Vericel Corporation 1 $23.48
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $22.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$259

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
266
Patients
164
Total drug cost
$3,133
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 131 86 $1,338
Meloxicam Generic 64 34 $513
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 27 $152
Celecoxib Generic 32 17 $1,128

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Hester's medical specialty?
Dr. David Hester practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Mount Pleasant, TX.
Where does Dr. David Hester practice?
Dr. David Hester practices at 2001 N Jefferson Ave Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, TX 754551104. Office phone: 9035776787.
What is Dr. David Hester's NPI?
Dr. David Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780656462, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Hester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Hester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.