Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Willie Hester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Willie Hester at 4 hospitals: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and Sentara RMH Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Willie Hester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Rutherfordton, NC, Charlotte, NC and Laurinburg, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Willie Hester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Nephrology.
- Does Willie Hester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Willie 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.
- Does Willie Hester offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Willie Hester offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Willie Hester?
- (828) 286-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Willie Hester's NPI number?
- 1730354002. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Willie Hester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Willie Hester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Rutherford Regional Medical CenterRutherfordton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340013
- Scotland Memorial HospitalLaurinburg, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340008
- Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 490077
- Sentara RMH Medical CenterHarrisonburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 490004
Practice locations
Addresses where Willie Hester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 288 S Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 286‑5000
- 421 S Sharon Amity Rd, Suite BCharlotte, NC 28211 (704) 826‑3722
- 500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 (910) 610‑4172
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Willie Hester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation840 clinicians in the group
- Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc259 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Rutherfordton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rutherfordton, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730354002 |
| 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