Willie Edward Hester, M.D.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
Patients across NC can see Willie Edward Hester, M.D. in person in Rutherfordton or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 25+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
Older · 127dNPPES updated 2025-12-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2838
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
171
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
116
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,115
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $125k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$38 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Willie Edward Hester's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.73 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 29, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
25 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
6012 Bayfield Pkwy # 191, Concord, NC 28027-7597
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Willie Edward Hester
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Willie Edward Hester for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Rutherfordton 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 Willie Edward Hester
NPI records show Dr. Hester as active with telehealth listed in Rutherfordton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 286-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Willie Edward Hester
Practice Location
288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139-2838
Mailing Address
6012 Bayfield Pkwy # 191, Concord, NC 28027-7597
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