Douglas Hester, MD
NPI 1457573206 · Anesthesiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Hester, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1457573206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457573206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27083 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
66 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 28 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 16 | $361 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back00300 | 11 | $192 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 11 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$361 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2022-03-16
- Certified
- 2022-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Hester's NPI number?
- Douglas Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457573206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Hester's specialty?
- Douglas Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Hester located?
- Douglas Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Douglas Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Hester is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Douglas Hester accept Medicare?
- Douglas Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Hester's NPI (1457573206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.