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

(817) 542-0402Arlington, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 175 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Arlington24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6253dNPPES updated 2009-04-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1001 N Waldrop Dr Suite #601, Arlington, TX 76012-4705

Fax: (817) 542-0404
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

174

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Chronic Kidney Disease
32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$656 received from industry

35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of Texas Medical Branch

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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