Active NPI 1508952870 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gregory Daniel Hester , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gregory Hester, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Hester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9230 KATY FWY STE 510.

Dr. Hester is affiliated with Houston Metro Urology and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established 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

9230 Katy Fwy Ste 510

Houston, TX 770557467

Telephone 7136344441

Fax 7136344442

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Memorial Houston Surgery Center, Llc Facility NPI 1750838801

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -2.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

40.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

15.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hester (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	1,554	28	$58.05	$57.12
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,100	11	$0.31	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	871	597	$132.01	$128.27
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	831	620	$11.40	$11.13
81003 Automated urinalysis test	773	587	$2.29	$2.19
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	512	402	$14.74	$14.30
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	431	337	$8.60	$8.38
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	358	72	$63.03	$62.10
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	186	172	$16.78	$16.25
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	172	47	$48.21	$47.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$172.37	$168.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	65	$95.01	$91.17
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	67	65	$242.23	$81.07
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	45	33	$35.59	$35.05
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	45	41	$29.87	$29.41
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	39	37	$32.04	$31.56
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	37	37	$245.52	$131.62
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	28	26	$110.74	$100.46
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	24	19	$241.03	$237.49
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$175.45	$167.33
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	15	15	$99.68	$66.94
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis	12	12	$72.39	$71.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$114.13	$112.78
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	11	11	$252.30	$248.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	724	527	$11.38	$10.89
81003 Automated urinalysis test	700	514	$2.32	$2.20
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	630	15	$75.41	$74.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	585	429	$135.96	$128.73
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	507	387	$14.87	$14.32
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	358	294	$8.26	$7.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	211	$94.92	$91.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	108	108	$181.48	$165.72
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	92	42	$64.26	$63.23
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	72	11	$186.53	$175.25
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	67	58	$257.57	$81.27
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	29	22	$34.91	$34.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$115.85	$114.24
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$250.23	$131.04
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	22	22	$32.97	$32.44
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$31.33	$30.83
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	11	$14.55	$14.32
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	12	$76.82	$75.59
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$1681.09	$702.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	617	437	$11.23	$10.82
81003 Automated urinalysis test	617	434	$2.26	$2.22
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	451	339	$14.59	$14.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	435	324	$135.20	$130.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	337	258	$3.06	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	203	$95.32	$93.11
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	189	23	$200.16	$180.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$173.77	$172.24
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	57	48	$264.90	$81.18
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	34	24	$35.51	$34.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$116.56	$115.61
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	27	12	$1.26	$0.50
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$259.17	$132.89
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$33.49	$33.05
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	15	15	$14.91	$14.76
A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	12	12	$200.00	$82.54
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	12	12	$158.68	$78.74
55874 Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate	12	12	$3179.89	$3136.60
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$146.43	$145.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	599	411	$2.34	$2.25
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	596	427	$10.97	$10.73
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	414	310	$14.71	$14.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	363	278	$135.01	$132.74
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	301	230	$3.05	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	210	$95.06	$94.47
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	120	16	$218.70	$183.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$173.89	$174.88
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	42	36	$247.50	$83.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$116.54	$117.21
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	20	16	$35.46	$32.68
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$262.90	$135.65
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$32.20	$32.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	474	368	$11.21	$10.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	252	$80.45	$75.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	295	236	$115.83	$111.86
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	294	240	$15.36	$15.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	277	227	$3.12	$2.98
81003 Automated urinalysis test	229	198	$5.02	$2.25
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	126	14	$220.29	$217.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$177.82	$170.30
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	35	27	$231.02	$86.01
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	24	15	$32.69	$32.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$117.41	$111.82
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$271.72	$134.33
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$40.46	$31.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	589	416	$13.64	$12.96
81003 Automated urinalysis test	484	357	$5.05	$2.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	423	309	$78.92	$74.97
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	377	289	$15.34	$14.79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	296	215	$5.14	$2.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	243	178	$116.63	$108.35
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	84	11	$229.34	$225.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$174.52	$167.36
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	42	31	$196.56	$84.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$113.98	$107.76
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	17	$42.62	$34.46
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$279.70	$136.46
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	16	12	$31.75	$31.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	698	417	$4.93	$2.70
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	608	405	$17.10	$16.07
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	410	295	$16.79	$15.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	348	246	$114.62	$107.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	344	227	$5.13	$2.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	332	229	$76.25	$73.64
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	132	17	$237.76	$203.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$173.28	$167.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	42	37	$177.77	$85.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$111.07	$109.61
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	24	18	$33.31	$30.31
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	24	19	$45.70	$32.03
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	21	13	$172.30	$169.79
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	20	$268.28	$135.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	641	389	$3.23	$2.98
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	554	348	$20.45	$19.38
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	365	252	$16.93	$15.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	363	267	$76.06	$73.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	348	221	$5.19	$2.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	304	210	$116.60	$105.70
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	126	15	$235.74	$199.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$172.69	$165.83
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	55	40	$179.87	$167.09
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	27	27	$187.49	$102.01
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	25	16	$34.55	$31.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$123.53	$109.08
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$266.12	$128.68
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	15	$67.96	$31.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX L6941

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

166837801 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Harris

TXB108124 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Montgomery

TXB107935 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Metro Urology

9230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770557469

Phone: 7136344441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt , MD

Urology

NPI 1821245655

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 May 22, 2019

Registered at 9230 KATY FWY STE 510, HOUSTON, TX 770557467 (Tel: 7136344441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 07, 2019

Registered at 9230 KATY FWY, STE 510, HOUSTON, TX 770557467 (Tel: 7136344441)

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NPI Profile Active August 14, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2012

Registered at 915 GESSNER RD, STE. 370, HOUSTON, TX 770242527 (Tel: 7136344441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2012

Registered at 915 GESSNER RD, STE. 370, HOUSTON, TX 770242527 (Tel: 7136344441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 14, 2012

Recorded as GREGORY HESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2012

Urology (License #L6941 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508952870

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 05, 2006

Last Update: May 22, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

9230 Katy Fwy, Ste 510

Houston, TX 770557467

Phone: 7136344441

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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