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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Dede J. Hester, CNA

Sees patients in Virginia Beach, VA · Chesapeake, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dede J. Hester, CNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Virginia Beach, VA and Chesapeake, VA. NPI 1306174891. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dede J. Hester, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
FemaleGender (as listed)
SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Dede J. Hester see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Virginia Beach, VA and Chesapeake, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Dede J. Hester's specialty?
Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) as the primary specialty.
Does Dede J. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dede J. 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 Dede J. Hester?
(757) 507-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Dede J. Hester's NPI number?
1306174891. 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 Dede J. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dede J. Hester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • SMG Anesthesia Specialists LLC514 clinicians in the group
  • Northstar Anesthesia of Virginia, LLC406 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia Beach, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306174891
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians