Sydney Hester, MD
NPI 1417169319 · Infectious Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sydney Hester, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1417169319).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417169319
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45423 (TN)
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
601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 173 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 131 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 98 | $160 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 75 | $196 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 39 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin Hcl | 96 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin | 40 | 12 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 33 | — |
| Meropenem | 28 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | — |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 24 | — |
| Daptomycin | 19 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$413 across 20 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
- 2007-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sydney Hester's NPI number?
- Sydney Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417169319, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sydney Hester's specialty?
- Sydney Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sydney Hester located?
- Sydney Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1534.
- What is Sydney Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sydney Hester is (615) 342-6010.
- Does Sydney Hester accept Medicare?
- Sydney Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sydney Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Sydney Hester's NPI (1417169319) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.