Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Darrell E. Hester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Darrell E. Hester at 2 hospitals: Columbus Regional Healthcare System and Pender Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Darrell E. Hester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Wilmington, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Darrell E. Hester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Darrell E. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darrell E. Hester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Darrell E. Hester?
- (910) 343-8125, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Darrell E. Hester's NPI number?
- 1134210586. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Darrell E. Hester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darrell E. Hester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340068
- Pender Memorial HospitalBurgaw, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341307
Practice locations
Addresses where Darrell E. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1604 Physicians Dr, Suite 103Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 343‑8125
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134210586 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians