Thomas Oma Hester, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Charleston, SC

Thomas Oma Hester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Charleston Ent Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 766-7103.

Thomas Oma Hester is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 35106) 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 1154361624.

Contact Information

Thomas Oma Hester, MD
2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr,
Charleston, SC 29414-7801
(843) 766-7103
(843) 576-2592

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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Oma Hester
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience33 Years
Location2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Thomas Oma Hester attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154361624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/10/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981619046
  • Enrollment ID: I20130117000399

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Oma Hester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154361624NPI-NPPES
351069MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 9801299 (North Carolina)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 35106 (South Carolina)Secondary
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology 35106 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier HospitalCharleston, SCHospital
Roper HospitalCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charleston Ent Associates, Llc408266223464

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. Thomas Oma Hester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCharleston Ent Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588607303
PECOS PAC ID: 4082662234
Enrollment ID: O20050105000267

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. Thomas Oma 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
Thomas Oma Hester, MD
2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr,
Charleston, SC 29414-7801

Ph: (843) 766-7103
Thomas Oma Hester, MD
2295 Henry Tecklenburg Dr,
Charleston, SC 29414-7801

Ph: (843) 766-7103

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