Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Robert J. Esther work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert J. Esther at 2 hospitals: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and UNC Hospitals. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Robert J. Esther see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chapel Hill, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert J. Esther's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Robert J. Esther accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. Esther 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 Robert J. Esther offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. Esther offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is Robert J. Esther's NPI number?
- 1962489328. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Robert J. Esther works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert J. Esther at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340141
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert J. Esther is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 102 Mason Farm RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert J. Esther as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962489328 |
| 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