Dr Richard Lee Hester, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Blytheville, AR

Dr Richard Lee Hester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Blytheville, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 1521 N 10th St, Ste C, Blytheville, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 762-5360.

Dr Richard Lee Hester is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C6836) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1336118157.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Lee Hester, MD
1521 N 10th St, Ste C,
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-5360
(870) 762-2095

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Lee Hester
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location1521 N 10th St, Blytheville, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Lee Hester attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336118157
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284614280
  • Enrollment ID: I20061002000168

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Lee Hester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336118157NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine C6836 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Great River Medical CenterBlytheville, ARHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Lee Hester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFamily Medicine Associates Of Blytheville Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609934249
PECOS PAC ID: 2668452715
Enrollment ID: O20040721000767

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard Lee Hester is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Lee Hester, MD
1521 N 10th St, Ste C,
Blytheville, AR 72315

Ph: (870) 762-5360
Dr Richard Lee Hester, MD
1521 N 10th St, Ste C,
Blytheville, AR 72315

Ph: (870) 762-5360

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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