Richard Hester, MD
NPI 1336118157 · Internal Medicine Physician · Blytheville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hester, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Blytheville, AR (NPI 1336118157).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336118157
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- C6836 (AR)
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
20 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
4,841 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 973 | $81 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 483 | $23 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 448 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 387 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 275 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 271 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 192 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 782 | 101 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 775 | 175 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 583 | 111 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 568 | 131 |
| Gabapentin | 472 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 407 | 72 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$473 across 14 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
- 2006-03-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hester's NPI number?
- Richard Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336118157, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hester's specialty?
- Richard Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hester located?
- Richard Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1521 N 10th St, Blytheville, AR 72315.
- What is Richard Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hester is (870) 762-5360.
- Does Richard Hester accept Medicare?
- Richard Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hester's NPI (1336118157) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.