Surgeon profile
Christian Hester, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Little Rock, AR 72205NPI 1154522407
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology & urology tracked — more specialties coming.
687 Medicare cases/yr
384 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 588 | ▲ +22% | 298 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 73 | ▼ -17% | 71 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 26 | ▲ +44% | 15 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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