Hester Watts, APRN
NPI 1770007064 · Nurse Practitioner · Hyden, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hester Watts, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Hyden, KY (NPI 1770007064).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770007064
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3011591 (KY)
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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
245 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 150 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 80 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 15 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$77 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 | 47 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 26 | 25 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 26 | 24 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 | 25 |
| Lactulose | 21 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 20 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-28
- Last updated
- 2018-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hester Watts's NPI number?
- Hester Watts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770007064, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hester Watts's specialty?
- Hester Watts is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Hester Watts located?
- Hester Watts's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Kate Ireland Dr, Hyden, KY 41749-9071.
- What is Hester Watts's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hester Watts is (606) 672-2901.
- Does Hester Watts accept Medicare?
- Hester Watts is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hester Watts's NPI active?
- Yes — Hester Watts's NPI (1770007064) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.