Joe D Hester, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Magnolia, AR

Joe D Hester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Magnolia, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 1700 Pittman Street, Magnolia, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 234-3937.

Joe D Hester is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C5403) 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 1609894948.

Contact Information

Joe D Hester, MD
1700 Pittman Street,
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-3937
(870) 234-1727

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoe D Hester
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location1700 Pittman Street, Magnolia, 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:
  • Joe D Hester attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609894948
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092780007
  • Enrollment ID: I20080313000723

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joe D Hester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609894948NPI-NPPES
103663001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology C5403 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Magnolia HospitalMagnolia, ARHospital
Ouachita County Medical CenterCamden, 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. Joe D Hester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoe D Hester Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992813554
PECOS PAC ID: 0446225544
Enrollment ID: O20040901000393

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. Joe D 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
Joe D Hester, MD
2713 Chaffin Ln,
Magnolia, AR 71753-4329

Ph: (870) 836-3636
Joe D Hester, MD
1700 Pittman Street,
Magnolia, AR 71753

Ph: (870) 234-3937

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Magnolia, AR


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