Dr. Kathryn Hester, MD
1001 N Waldrop DR, Suite #601, Arlington, TX 76012 • +1-653-555-8015
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2012)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Arlington Percentiles
NPI #1336350040 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Anchored in Arlington, TX 76012, Dr. Kathryn Hester, MD (NPI 1336350040) logged 778 annual procedures (top-decile high-throughput specialist (99th percentile in Arlington), 1.15th TX percentile, -0.85σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 5 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Hester's longitudinal care intensity (4.1 billed units per patient across 191 individuals) centers on 99214 (358 annual units) and 20610 ($172–$235 cash range).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1336350040 (1001 N Waldrop DR, Suite #601, Arlington) indicates $209.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $209.00 locality benchmark, paired with 21-minute average reception wait and 4.59/5 biomarker openness.
Spanning 14 years of clinical practice following 2012 graduation from medical training, Dr. Kathryn Hester integrates 5 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Arlington metro patients.
Top 10% Rheumatology volume leader in Arlington, TX
778 annual services across 191 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 358 | 99th | $217 – $297 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 163 | 99.5th | $172 – $235 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 117 | 99.5th | $298 – $409 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 78 | 97th | $226 – $310 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 62 | 99.5th | $298 – $409 |
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Dr. Kathryn Hester, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hester National Provider Identifier | NPI #1336350040 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (76012) |
| Dr. Hester Arlington CMS Volume Rank | 99.00th Pct (778 CMS svcs; Z -0.851σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Arlington, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 11 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.59/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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