Ester Hare, MD.PHD.FACP
NPI 1538144795 · Internal Medicine Physician · Orangeburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ester Hare, MD.PHD.FACP is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Orangeburg, SC (NPI 1538144795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538144795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD.PHD.FACP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15871 (SC)
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
20 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
2,667 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 | 519 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 332 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 304 | $85 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 218 | $4 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 184 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 577 | 163 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 466 | 136 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 389 | 116 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 262 | 79 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 205 | 45 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 203 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$399 across 18 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
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2015-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ester Hare's NPI number?
- Ester Hare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538144795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ester Hare's specialty?
- Ester Hare is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ester Hare located?
- Ester Hare's practice location on file with NPPES is 1291 Glen Gloria St, Orangeburg, SC 29118-2525.
- What is Ester Hare's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ester Hare is (803) 539-2040.
- Does Ester Hare accept Medicare?
- Ester Hare is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ester Hare's NPI active?
- Yes — Ester Hare's NPI (1538144795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.