Kathryn Naus Hester, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Kathryn Naus Hester is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Arlington, TX with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Kathryn Naus Hester, M.D. has been part of the Arlington medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1001 N Waldrop Dr Suite #601, Arlington, TX 76012-4705
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
174
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
180
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,189
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $916k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$656 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kathryn Naus Hester's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Texas Medical Branch
24 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 2002)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kathryn Naus Hester
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathryn Naus Hester for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Arlington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kathryn Naus Hester
NPI records show Dr. Hester as active with telehealth listed in Arlington, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 542-0402.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathryn Naus Hester
Practice Location
1001 N Waldrop Dr Suite #601, Arlington, TX 76012-4705
Mailing Address
1001 N Waldrop Dr Suite #601, Arlington, TX 76012-4705
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