WILLIE E. HESTER, JR. M.D. – NPI #1730354002
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WILLIE HESTER, JR. is a physician located in RUTHERFORDTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730354002 to WILLIE HESTER, JR. on April 28, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 30, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIE HESTER, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIE E. HESTER, JR.

NPI Number
1730354002
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIE E. HESTER, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
288 S RIDGECREST AVE
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139-2838
Phone: (828) 286-5000 Fax: (828) 286-5494
1 Other location(s):
1871 Evelyn Byrd Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3487
Phone: (540) 564-5800
Fax: (833) 376-9008
Mailing address
6012 BAYFIELD PKWY # 191
CONCORD, NC 28027-7597
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 30, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIE HESTER, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNC5911907
medicaidSCG01662
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 NC 2007-01664

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIE HESTER, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
      557 BROOKDALE DR
      STATESVILLE, NC 28677
    • ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      317 WESTERN BOULEVARD
      JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540
    • RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      288 SOUTH RIDGECREST AVE
      RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
  • NURSING HOME
    • PINEVILLE REHABILITATION AND LIVING CTR
      1010 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
      PINEVILLE, NC 28134
  • HOSPICE
    • HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE CHARLOTTE REGION
      7845 LITTLE AVENUE
      CHARLOTTE, NC 28226
    • HOSPICE OF THE CAROLINA FOOTHILLS
      374 HUDLOW ROAD
      FOREST CITY, NC 28043

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