Quick answers
- Where does Ralph B. Hester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Palm Springs, CA, Oklahoma City, OK and Lancaster, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ralph B. Hester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Ralph B. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph B. 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 Ralph B. Hester?
- (760) 327-2700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ralph B. Hester's NPI number?
- 1215904974. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph B. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 200Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 327‑2700
- 3500 NW 56th St, Suite 101Oklahoma City, OK 73112 (405) 271‑9500
- 44815 Fig AveLancaster, CA 93534 (661) 206‑8469
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph B. Hester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par77 clinicians in the group
- Dean McGee Eye Institute41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215904974 |
| 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
- 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