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 .
- Primary practice
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2001 N Jefferson Ave Ste 100
Mount Pleasant, TX 754551104
(903) 577-6787
fax (903) 434-8072 - Additional location
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4214 Andrews Hwy, Ste 208
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 686-0321
fax (432) 689-0859 - Mailing address
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2001 N Jefferson Ave
Mount Pleasant, TX 754552338
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.