Gregory Hester, MD
NPI 1508952870 · Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Hester, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1508952870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508952870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6941 (TX)
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
4,697 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 871 | $128 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 831 | $11 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 773 | $2 |
| Electronic Assessment of Bladder Emptying51741 | 512 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 431 | $8 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 358 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 2,084 | 754 |
| Finasteride | 1,489 | 524 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 484 | 186 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 308 | 73 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 286 | 80 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 187 | 173 |
| Meloxicam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,895 across 48 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2019-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Hester's NPI number?
- Gregory Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508952870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Hester's specialty?
- Gregory Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gregory Hester located?
- Gregory Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 9230 Katy Fwy Ste 510, Houston, TX 77055-7467.
- What is Gregory Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Hester is (713) 634-4441.
- Does Gregory Hester accept Medicare?
- Gregory Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Hester's NPI (1508952870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.