Who is Dr. Hester, Internist in Blytheville, AR?
Dr. Richard Hester, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Blytheville, AR. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hester graduated from UNIVERSITY OF AR COLL OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at U a M S Medical Center. Dr. Hester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hester’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hester’s office at (870) 762-5360.
Where did Dr. Hester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U a M S Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | UNIVERSITY OF AR COLL OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Hester speak?
Dr. Hester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hester treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hester diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hester. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hester perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Hester may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hester's office.
Does Dr. Hester accept my insurance?
Dr. Hester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (870) 762-5360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hester accept in Blytheville, AR?
Dr. Hester in Blytheville, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Municipal League
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
Empower Healthcare Solutions
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hester's office located?
Dr. Richard Hester's Primary Practice
1521 N 10th St Ste C
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-5360
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Richard Hester a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Hester has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Hester, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Hester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336118157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hester
What is Dr. Richard Hester's specialty?
Dr. Hester is a Internist near Blytheville, AR.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Hester to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Hester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Great River Medical Center, St. Bernards Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Hester accepting new patients in Blytheville, AR?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (870) 762-5360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Hester?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (870) 762-5360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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