Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard L. Hester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard L. Hester at 2 hospitals: Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. and Great River Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard L. Hester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Blytheville, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard L. Hester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard L. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. 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 Richard L. Hester?
- (870) 762-5360, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard L. Hester's NPI number?
- 1336118157. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard L. Hester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. Hester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.Jonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 040118
- Great River Medical CenterBlytheville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 040069
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1521 N 10th St, Suite CBlytheville, AR 72315 (870) 762‑5360
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Hester as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Family Medicine Associates of Blytheville PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336118157 |
| 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