Kayla Hester, APRN
NPI 1851905194 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kayla Hester, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1851905194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851905194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN11008530 (FL)
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
5 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
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 | 473 | $105 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 294 | $150 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 285 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 253 | $74 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 175 | $71 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 155 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 234 | 113 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 199 | 104 |
| Famotidine | 83 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 80 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 77 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 66 | 61 |
| Mupirocin | 64 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$539 across 11 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)
- 2300 E County Road 540aLakeland, FL 33813-3825Phone: (863) 680-7486Fax: (866) 264-8519
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-03
- Last updated
- 2022-12-27
- Certified
- 2022-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kayla Hester's NPI number?
- Kayla Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851905194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kayla Hester's specialty?
- Kayla Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kayla Hester located?
- Kayla Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1755 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805-3109.
- What is Kayla Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kayla Hester is (863) 904-6296.
- Does Kayla Hester accept Medicare?
- Kayla Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kayla Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Kayla Hester's NPI (1851905194) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.