Quick answers
- Does Kathleen Hesterman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen Hesterman 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 Kathleen Hesterman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 2,266 services for Kathleen Hesterman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen Hesterman's NPI number?
- 1528301041. 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 Kathleen Hesterman, 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,266 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)879 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)314 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)312 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)197 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)162 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Kathleen Hesterman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen Hesterman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen Hesterman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2313 Whitesburg Dr SEHuntsville, AL 35801 (256) 290‑1160
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528301041 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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