Hester Lee, MD
NPI 1538111026 · Ophthalmology Physician · Richmond, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hester Lee, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Richmond, CA (NPI 1538111026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538111026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90953 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 607 | 213 |
| Latanoprost | 555 | 244 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 453 | 226 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 350 | 149 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 117 | 50 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 116 | 48 |
| Timolol Maleate | 116 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hester Lee's NPI number?
- Hester Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538111026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hester Lee's specialty?
- Hester Lee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hester Lee located?
- Hester Lee's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801-3143.
- What is Hester Lee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hester Lee is (510) 307-1530.
- Does Hester Lee accept Medicare?
- Hester Lee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hester Lee's NPI active?
- Yes — Hester Lee's NPI (1538111026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.