David Hester, M.D.
NPI 1780656462 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Mount Pleasant, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Hester, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Mount Pleasant, TX (NPI 1780656462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780656462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L3336 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
788 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 369 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 154 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 128 | $104 |
| Computer-Assisted Surgery for Muscle and Bone Procedure20985 | 37 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 35 | $54 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 178 | 111 |
| Meloxicam | 60 | 19 |
| Celecoxib | 31 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4214 Andrews HwySte 208Midland, TX 79703Phone: (432) 686-0321Fax: (432) 689-0859
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Hester's NPI number?
- David Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780656462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Hester's specialty?
- David Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Hester located?
- David Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 N Jefferson Ave Ste 100, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455-1104.
- What is David Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Hester is (903) 577-6787.
- Does David Hester accept Medicare?
- David Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — David Hester's NPI (1780656462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.