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

Richard Hester, MD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1831280197

Richard Hester, MD is a Family Practice in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Qualified in 2005, 21 years ago. Practices with Lester E Cox Medical Centers, a 335-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri and Nebraska.

Years since qualifying
21
Licensed in
MO, NE
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

225 Physicians Park Suite# 303
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-3935
Phone: (573) 785-6536
Fax: (573) 785-0345
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1000 E Primrose St Ste 170, Springfield, MO 65807-5192 — (000) 000-0000

Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 2009027850 (MO)
Family Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence TEP5454 (NE)

Record details

NPI number1831280197
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 28, 2006
Last updated in NPPESAugust 27, 2024
Certification dateAugust 27, 2024
Mailing addressPo Box 505673, Saint Louis, MO 63150-5673

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2005 (21 years in practice)
Group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers — 335 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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