Kristen Hester, FNP-C
NPI 1386338473 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fredericksburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Hester, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fredericksburg, VA (NPI 1386338473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386338473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024187220 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 38 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
- 2023-06-05
- Last updated
- 2023-06-05
- Certified
- 2023-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Hester's NPI number?
- Kristen Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386338473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Hester's specialty?
- Kristen Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristen Hester located?
- Kristen Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4600.
- What is Kristen Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Hester is (540) 289-2273.
- Does Kristen Hester accept Medicare?
- Kristen Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Hester's NPI (1386338473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.