Darrell Hester, MD
NPI 1134210586 · Ophthalmology Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darrell Hester, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1134210586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134210586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34349 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,761 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 598 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 214 | $90 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 177 | $467 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 175 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 121 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 268 | 54 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 253 | 156 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 250 | 162 |
| Ofloxacin | 223 | 145 |
| Timolol Maleate | 81 | 23 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 65 | 55 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2015-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darrell Hester's NPI number?
- Darrell Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134210586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darrell Hester's specialty?
- Darrell Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darrell Hester located?
- Darrell Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1915 S 17th St Ste 101, Wilmington, NC 28401-6682.
- What is Darrell Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darrell Hester is (910) 251-8200.
- Does Darrell Hester accept Medicare?
- Darrell Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darrell Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Darrell Hester's NPI (1134210586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.