Emily Hester, PA-C
NPI 1790492056 · Physician Assistant · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Hester, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1790492056).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790492056
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5270 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 343 | 96 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 294 | 87 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 230 | 78 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 217 | 69 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 208 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 206 | 67 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$322 across 16 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
- 2022-11-04
- Last updated
- 2026-05-26
- Certified
- 2026-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Hester's NPI number?
- Emily Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790492056, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Hester's specialty?
- Emily Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Emily Hester located?
- Emily Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-2707.
- What is Emily Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Hester is (828) 252-4878.
- Does Emily Hester accept Medicare?
- Emily Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Hester's NPI (1790492056) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.