Hester Able, PA-C
NPI 1942889704 · Physician Assistant · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hester Able, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1942889704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942889704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA.1755 (AL)
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
171 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 51 | $30 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 45 | $46 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Front, 2-3 Spine Bone Segments22845 | 20 | $86 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back of 1 Spine Bone in Neck22840 | 16 | $89 |
| Fusion of Upper Spine Bone With Removal of Disc and Release of Spinal Cord Or Nerve, 1 Disc22551 | 15 | $203 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$192 across 7 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)
- 118 Mars Hill RdHoover, AL 35244-3904Phone: (205) 228-7600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-05-19
- Certified
- 2023-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hester Able's NPI number?
- Hester Able's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942889704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hester Able's specialty?
- Hester Able is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Hester Able located?
- Hester Able's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235-3134.
- What is Hester Able's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hester Able is (205) 228-7600.
- Does Hester Able accept Medicare?
- Hester Able is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hester Able's NPI active?
- Yes — Hester Able's NPI (1942889704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.