Quick answers
- Does Kathryn N. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn N. Hester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kathryn N. Hester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 191 Original Medicare patients and 778 services for Kathryn N. Hester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn N. Hester's NPI number?
- 1336350040. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kathryn N. Hester, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 191 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 778 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)556 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)140 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)37 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Diabetes24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn N. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 N Waldrop Dr, Suite 601Arlington, TX 76012 (817) 542‑0402
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Arlington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336350040 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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