Active NPI 1881642759 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary L Hester , MD

Surgery • Florence, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Hester, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Florence, AL. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Hester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2111 CLOYD BLVD.

Dr. Hester accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2111 Cloyd Blvd

Florence, AL 356301503

Telephone 2567688600

Fax 2567688608

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Terry B. Tinsley Md Pc Facility NPI 1760672208

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Florence, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

50 Yrs +17.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.2 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Florence, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

44.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hester (50 Years) 50 Yrs

Florence Specialty Average (32.2 Years) 32.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	304	51	$100.00	$32.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	34	$50.00	$32.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$100.00	$74.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	180	52	$100.00	$33.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$100.00	$77.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	249	30	$100.00	$35.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$100.00	$80.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	383	68	$100.00	$35.29
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	110	13	$120.00	$24.63
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	64	24	$235.00	$58.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$100.00	$81.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	30	$50.00	$35.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	14	$85.00	$65.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	437	56	$100.00	$36.23
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	78	28	$235.00	$59.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	28	$85.00	$49.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	31	$50.00	$24.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$100.00	$73.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	667	103	$100.00	$22.76
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	190	58	$235.00	$55.17
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	138	19	$120.00	$10.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	110	69	$50.00	$23.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	44	$85.00	$48.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$100.00	$69.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	635	107	$100.00	$23.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	180	70	$50.00	$24.02
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	163	54	$235.00	$57.16
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	108	22	$65.00	$10.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$100.00	$71.85
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	47	12	$31.91	$24.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	20	$85.00	$48.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	678	100	$100.00	$22.36
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	243	66	$235.00	$57.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	172	68	$50.00	$24.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	93	$85.00	$67.94
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	78	18	$65.00	$10.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$100.00	$71.91
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	60	19	$385.00	$146.54
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	57	16	$25.00	$24.61
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	49	18	$50.00	$28.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$85.00	$48.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$100.00	$99.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 7854

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Terry Tinsley , MD

Surgery

NPI 1629138151

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Marchman , MD

Surgery

NPI 1891743696

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2018

Registered at 2111 CLOYD BLVD, FLORENCE, AL 356301503 (Tel: 2567688600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 10005, FLORENCE, AL 356312005 (Tel: 2563351643)

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NPI Profile Active January 26, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2015

Registered at 2115 CLOYD BLVD STE 8, FLORENCE, AL 356307512 (Tel: 2567660150)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2015

Registered at 2115 CLOYD BLVD STE 8, FLORENCE, AL 356307512 (Tel: 2567660150)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 26, 2015

Recorded as GARY HESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2015

Surgery (License #7854 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881642759

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 04, 2006

Last Update: December 11, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 10005

Florence, AL 356312005

Phone: 2563351643

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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