Sarah Hester, PA
NPI 1982392460 · Medical Physician Assistant · Oceanside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Hester, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Oceanside, CA (NPI 1982392460).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982392460
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA63274 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 32 | $118 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 12 | $69 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 44 | 43 |
| Azithromycin | 33 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 31 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 30 | 29 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 477 N El Camino Real Ste B301Encinitas, CA 92024-1331Phone: (760) 753-1104Fax: (760) 943-6494
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-04-24
- Last updated
- 2026-03-16
- Certified
- 2026-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Hester's NPI number?
- Sarah Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982392460, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Hester's specialty?
- Sarah Hester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sarah Hester located?
- Sarah Hester's practice location on file with NPPES is 3998 Vista Way Ste 108, Oceanside, CA 92056-4515.
- What is Sarah Hester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Hester is (760) 753-1104.
- Does Sarah Hester accept Medicare?
- Sarah Hester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Hester's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Hester's NPI (1982392460) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.