Milton Hester, M.D.
NPI 1619962784 · Family Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Milton Hester, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1619962784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619962784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38081 (NC)
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
1,730 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 | 484 | $120 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 202 | $8 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 199 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 190 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 141 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 134 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 480 | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 439 | 122 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 404 | 109 |
| Losartan Potassium | 325 | 93 |
| Metformin Hcl | 291 | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 288 | 86 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2023-04-27
- Certified
- 2023-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Milton Hester's NPI number?
- Milton Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619962784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Milton Hester's specialty?
- Milton Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Milton Hester located?
- Milton Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 9101 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270-2442.
- What is Milton Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Milton Hester is (704) 384-1260.
- Does Milton Hester accept Medicare?
- Milton Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Milton Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Milton Hester's NPI (1619962784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.