Robert Kester, MD
NPI 1538103577 · Urology Physician · Pineville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Kester, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Pineville, LA (NPI 1538103577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538103577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME161833 (FL)
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 tenure33% of score
20 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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,337 | 572 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 425 | 138 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 365 | 180 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 232 | 89 |
| Tadalafil | 228 | 87 |
| Finasteride | 188 | 78 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 6 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2025-02-20
- Certified
- 2025-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Kester's NPI number?
- Robert Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538103577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Kester's specialty?
- Robert Kester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Kester located?
- Robert Kester's practice location on file with NPPES is 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360-4044.
- What is Robert Kester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Kester is (954) 362-2720.
- Does Robert Kester accept Medicare?
- Robert Kester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Kester's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Kester's NPI (1538103577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.