Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Willie Edward Hester Jr., MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1730354002

Dr. Willie Edward Hester Jr., MD is an Internal Medicine in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Qualified in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation, a 824-clinician group, works from 2 locations, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
25
Licensed in
NC, VA
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

288 S Ridgecrest Ave
Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2838
Phone: (828) 286-5000
Fax: (828) 286-5494
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1871 Evelyn Byrd Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-3487 — (540) 564-5800

Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 2007-01664 (NC)
Nephrology Physician Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 0101282060 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1730354002
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 28, 2008
Last updated in NPPESDecember 30, 2025
Certification dateDecember 30, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Also practisesNEPHROLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation — 824 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare