2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1619962784 M.D.
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MILTON HESTER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 656 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$65.01
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MILTON HESTER, M.D. filed 8,333 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, prescribing 87% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

8,333 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MILTON HESTER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MILTON HESTER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1619962784

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,333 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MILTON HESTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9101 MONROE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28270, with a listed phone of (704) 384-1260. NPI 1619962784 was issued on 09/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HESTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,333 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 656 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $755K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9101 MONROE RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28270

Provider Details

NPI 1619962784
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MILTON HESTER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
CHARLOTTE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MILTON HESTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$65

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MILTON HESTER, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 8,333 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

8,333
Total Claims
$755K
Total Drug Cost
656
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,103
Total Day Supply
527,693
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$625K
Generic Drug Cost
$126K
Opioid Claims
255 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
199

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 311, 75-84: 218, 85+: 77

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MILTON HESTER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
433
Levothyroxine Sodium
428
Atorvastatin Calcium
341
Losartan Potassium
272
Rosuvastatin Calcium
265
Metformin Hcl
263
Simvastatin
245
Metoprolol Succinate
215
Hydrochlorothiazide
211
Lisinopril
184

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MILTON HESTER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s 8,333 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HESTER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s specialty?
MILTON HESTER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MILTON HESTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MILTON HESTER, M.D. wrote 8,333 Medicare Part D claims totaling $755K in drug costs for 656 beneficiaries.
Where is MILTON HESTER, M.D. located?
MILTON HESTER, M.D. is located at 9101 MONROE RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28270. Phone: (704) 384-1260.
What is MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619962784, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does MILTON HESTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $625K in brand drug costs.
Does MILTON HESTER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MILTON HESTER, M.D. had 255 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MILTON HESTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MILTON HESTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MILTON HESTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,333 Part D claims and 656 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s credentials?
MILTON HESTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1619962784 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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