JOE D HESTER MD PA – NPI #1992813554
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

JOE D HESTER MD PA is an ophthalmologist located in MAGNOLIA, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992813554 to JOE D HESTER MD PA on August 25, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. JOE D HESTER MD PA is also known by the name HESTER EYE CARE (CLINIC). The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

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NPI Profile for
JOE D HESTER MD PA

NPI Number
1992813554
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
JOE D HESTER MD PA
Other Name: HESTER EYE CARE (CLINIC)
Primary location
1700 PITTMAN ST.
MAGNOLIA, AR 71753
Phone: (870) 234-3937 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 460
MAGNOLIA, AR 71754-0460
Phone: (870) 234-3937 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
JOE HESTER
PRESIDENT
Phone: (870) 234-3937
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOE D HESTER MD PA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAR113167002
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 AR C5403

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