Dr. Willie Hester

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Willie Hester Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Rutherford Hospital Inc. Dr. Willie Hester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc. Dr. Willie Hester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 286-5000 to request Dr. Willie Hester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 288 S Ridgecrest Ave
Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2838

Phone 1: (828) 286-5000

Fax: (828) 286-5494
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Willie Hester Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335115054
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Nephrology

Experience

  • Over 23 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Willie Hester attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1730354002
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Willie Hester

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Willie Hester has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 23 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc


Practice Locations

288 S Ridgecrest Ave
Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2838
Phone: (828) 286-5000
Fax: (828) 286-5494
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, February 5, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Willie Hester [NPI: 1730354002]Internal Medicine, Nephrology

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