Dorothy Hester
NPI 1932940004 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Sparks, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dorothy Hester is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Sparks, MD (NPI 1932940004).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932940004
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AG05240020 (PA)
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 tenure33% of score
2 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 21 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 18 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 18 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 15 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$775 across 41 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
- 2024-06-03
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dorothy Hester's NPI number?
- Dorothy Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932940004, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dorothy Hester's specialty?
- Dorothy Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dorothy Hester located?
- Dorothy Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 Ridgebrook Rd Ste 300, Sparks, MD 21152-9477.
- What is Dorothy Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dorothy Hester is (443) 383-9300.
- Does Dorothy Hester accept Medicare?
- Dorothy Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dorothy Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Dorothy Hester's NPI (1932940004) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.