DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) – Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician, NPI 1457770588

DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Memphis, Tennessee. specializing in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. 60982 (TN). The NPI Number for DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) is 1457770588

Main info

Male
12 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.)
NPI
1457770588
Phone
(901) 259-1600
Address
6286 BRIARCREST AVE STE 200
Enumeration Date
16 April 2014
Last Update Date
15 July 2025

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
9012591600
Graduation Year
2014 (12 years ago)
PAC ID
5698065571
Group Practice PAC ID
4688574262
Professional Enrollment ID
I20200605000369
Address ID
MS386715657SO7580XCVXX300
Data current as of
20 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience79
Completeness85
Years active:12State licenses:5Digital endpointsOther names

737 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY in TN

Provider Addresses for DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.)

  • 6286 BRIARCREST AVE STE 200

    MEMPHIS, TN 381204023

    Phone: (901) 259-1600

    Fax: (901) 259-1698

    Type: Location

  • 7580 Clarington Cv

    Southaven, MS 386715657

    Phone: (901) 259-1600

    Fax: (901) 259-1698

    Type: Location

  • 2100 Exeter Rd Ste 200

    Germantown, TN 381383966

    Phone: (901) 641-3000

    Fax: (901) 373-3804

    Type: Location

  • 262 Danny Thomas Pl

    Memphis, TN 381053678

    Phone: (901) 595-3300

    Type: Location

  • 6077 PRIMACY PKWY STE 140

    MEMPHIS, TN 381195754

    Phone: (901) 259-1673

    Fax: (901) 259-7637

    Type: Mailing

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 19 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $4,567.

Total Amount is formed as General ($4,567) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $4,567.

Last reported payment date: 2024-10-16 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC ($3,913).

Total Amount

$4,567

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

19

Total payment records

General Amount

$4,567

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-10-16

Latest reported date

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2020-06-19

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking 2 Medicare enrollment records; no due dates published yet.

Enrollment records

2

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20200605000369IOrthopedic SurgeryMSTBD
I20200619001200IOrthopedic SurgeryTNTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
73630X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views412257$0
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes386283$0
73610X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views291167$0
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes195132$0
99212Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes9483$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 38120)

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Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 4688574262View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports MedicineMS
Orthopedic SurgeryTN
-TN
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic SurgeryAR
-TN
-TN
Nurse PractitionerTN
Physical Therapist In Private PracticeTN
-MS
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand SurgeryTN

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Frequently asked questions

What federal number belongs to DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.)?
The federal identifier for DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) is NPI 1457770588.
Does this profile mean DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) is currently active?
Yes — DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) appears active in the national provider directory.
What does DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) treat or focus on?
Patients typically see DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) under the specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
Where does public data place DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.)?
The snapshot lists Memphis, Tennessee for DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.); download NPPES for the complete set.
Is DR. WILLIAM AUSTIN III HESTER (M.D.) a real provider?
This page reflects official NPPES data for NPI 1457770588. Always confirm identity and privileges with the practice and licensing boards.

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