Peter William Hester, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lexington, KY

Peter William Hester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Llc, New Lexington Clinic, Psc and his current practice location is 700 Bob O Link Dr, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 258-8576.

Peter William Hester is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 32601) 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 1053344523.

Contact Information

Peter William Hester, MD
700 Bob O Link Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504-3756
(859) 258-8576
(859) 258-8562

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter William Hester
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location700 Bob O Link Dr, Lexington, Kentucky
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:
  • Peter William Hester attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053344523
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416962808
  • Enrollment ID: I20060207000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter William Hester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053344523NPI-NPPES
4000501OtherKYMEDICARE LAB GRP
ASC1019OtherKYMEDICARE ASC GRP
CB5773OtherGARR MEDICARE GRP
36000818OtherKYMEDICAID ASC GRP
37903705OtherKYMEDICAID LAB GRP
64053424MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 32601 (Kentucky)Primary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 32601 (Kentucky)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Joseph HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Orthopedic Rehabilitation Llc0345157293731
New Lexington Clinic, Psc3476457532307

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. Peter William Hester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew Lexington Clinic Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803681
PECOS PAC ID: 3476457532
Enrollment ID: O20031121000103

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. Peter William 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
Peter William Hester, MD
700 Bob O Link Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504-3756

Ph: (859) 258-8576
Peter William Hester, MD
700 Bob O Link Dr,
Lexington, KY 40504-3756

Ph: (859) 258-8576

Reviews and Comments


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