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Ophthalmology

Joe D. Hester, MD

Sees patients in Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Joe D. Hester, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Little Rock, AR. NPI 1609894948. 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 Joe D. 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
MaleGender (as listed)
Little Rock Eye Clinic LLPGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joe D. Hester see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Little Rock, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joe D. Hester's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Joe D. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joe D. 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 Joe D. Hester?
(501) 224-5658, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joe D. Hester's NPI number?
1609894948. 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 Joe D. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joe D. Hester as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Little Rock

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609894948
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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