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

Ralph B Hester III, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1215904974

Ralph B Hester III, MD is an Ophthalmology in Palm Desert, California. Graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with Dean McGee Eye Institute, a 41-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California and Oklahoma.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Licensed in
CA, OK
In the registry since
2006
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

44139 Monterey Ave Ste A
Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700
Phone: (760) 469-5195
Fax: (760) 779-0801
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7123 — (760) 269-4291

Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence C206920 (CA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 17656 (OK)

Record details

NPI number1215904974
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 1, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 22, 2026
Certification dateJanuary 22, 2026
Mailing address44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260-8700

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice Dean McGee Eye Institute — 41 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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