Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Douglas L. Hester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Douglas L. Hester at 2 hospitals: Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Douglas L. Hester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Nashville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Douglas L. Hester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Douglas L. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas 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 Douglas L. Hester?
- (615) 322-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Douglas L. Hester's NPI number?
- 1457573206. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Douglas L. Hester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas L. Hester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440161
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440039
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas L. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1301 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 1603 23rd Ave SNashville, TN 37212 (615) 327‑7000
- 2000 Church StNashville, TN 37236 (615) 284‑5555
- 2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203 (615) 342‑1000
- 6002 Hwy 100Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 936‑9360
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas L. Hester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Medical Group, P.C.437 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457573206 |
| 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