Active NPI 1619488053 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Andrew Kester

Nurse Practitioner • Cedar Park, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Andrew Kester is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Cedar Park, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Andrew Kester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 345 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 104.

Andrew Kester maintains professional affiliations with Austin Gastroenterology Pllc, Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of impacted ear wax. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

345 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 104

Cedar Park, TX 786134484

Telephone 5123362777

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Austin Health Partners Pllc Facility NPI 1144724261

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Park, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs +0.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.4 Yrs

State Avg: 9.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Cedar Park, TX (4894 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kester (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Cedar Park Specialty Average (8.4 Years) 8.4 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	135	$217.00	$106.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	40	$148.00	$76.05
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	28	$293.00	$150.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	126	$217.00	$100.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	54	$148.00	$72.43
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	24	$293.00	$141.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	50	$217.00	$103.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	17	$293.00	$129.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	52	52	$323.00	$172.05
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	39	36	$120.00	$38.14
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	30	30	$370.00	$159.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$115.00	$61.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$300.00	$136.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$165.00	$84.21
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	11	11	$59.00	$13.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	50	$192.78	$89.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	28	$133.72	$60.86
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$323.00	$169.61
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	18	$5.00	$2.44
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	15	15	$33.98	$14.65
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	15	15	$370.00	$162.25
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	14	14	$33.32	$14.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	13	13	$215.17	$94.73
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	11	11	$59.00	$12.51
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$253.25	$119.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	60	$191.53	$87.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	36	$127.46	$59.80
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	23	23	$81.21	$52.30
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	23	23	$42.00	$19.51
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	19	$5.00	$2.71
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes	18	18	$28.49	$14.92
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	17	17	$210.95	$95.47
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	17	17	$28.43	$14.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	16	16	$34.56	$2.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License TX AP135267

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, Pllc

801 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 786137559

Phone: 5123410900

Austin Gastroenterology Pllc

7200 Wyoming Springs Dr, Round Rock, TX 786814306

Phone: 5122442273

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

23 Associated Practitioners

Monica Lane , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033417266

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Betzi Mathew , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1073510566

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Carrie Danner , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1073837381

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashley Hollister , APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1104266162

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Lee Keegan , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1134323629

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lindsey Moore , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1184867632

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2017

Registered at 345 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 104, CEDAR PARK, TX 786134484 (Tel: 5123362777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2017

Registered at 345 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 104, CEDAR PARK, TX 786134484 (Tel: 5123362777)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2017

Recorded as ANDREW KESTER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2017

Nurse Practitioner (License #AP135267 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 12, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619488053

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 12, 2017

Last Update: October 12, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

345 Cypress Creek Rd Ste 104

Cedar Park, TX 786134484

Phone: 5123362777

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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