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Mental Health Counselor

Michael T. Hester

Sees patients in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

Michael T. Hester (Mental Health Counselor) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Dallas, TX. NPI 1720307689. 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 Michael T. 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

Mental Health CounselorPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Michael T. Hester see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Dallas, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael T. Hester's specialty?
Medicare lists Mental Health Counselor as the primary specialty.
Does Michael T. Hester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael T. 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 Michael T. Hester's NPI number?
1720307689. 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 Michael T. Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinician information

Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720307689
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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