Andrew Kester
NPI 1619488053 · Nurse Practitioner · Cedar Park, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Kester is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Cedar Park, TX (NPI 1619488053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619488053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP135267 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
262 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 | 187 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 29 | $151 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$151 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 133 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 74 | 33 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 41 | 25 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 38 | 12 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 36 | 13 |
| Sucralfate | 34 | 17 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 26 | 17 |
| Budesonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$856 across 40 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
- 2017-10-12
- Last updated
- 2017-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Kester's NPI number?
- Andrew Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619488053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Kester's specialty?
- Andrew Kester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Andrew Kester located?
- Andrew Kester's practice location on file with NPPES is 345 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 104, Cedar Park, TX 78613-4484.
- What is Andrew Kester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Kester is (512) 336-2777.
- Does Andrew Kester accept Medicare?
- Andrew Kester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Kester's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Kester's NPI (1619488053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.