Summary

Dr. Martha Hester has practiced family medicine for 32 years and is affiliated with Palmetto Health Baptist. She treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs scintimammography and breast cancer screening.

Dr. Hester earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia and completed her residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital. She sees patients in Columbia, South Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Hester 4.43 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Martha Parker Hester

5900 Garners Ferry RdColumbia, SC 29209
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Columbia , SCLawrenceville , GABoca Raton , FLDenver , CO
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Martha Parker Hester

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • FirstHealth (Aetna)
  • Healthy Connections
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • MedCost
  • Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
  • Select Heath (First Choice)
  • Tricare
  • Wellcare (Centene)

Medical Specialties

Martha Parker Hester has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Martha Parker Hester has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Martha Parker Hester holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia in 1994.

NPI Number

Martha Parker Hester's NPI number is 1598724841.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martha Hester accepting new patients?
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Does Martha Hester accept my insurance?
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What languages does Martha Hester speak?
Martha Hester speaks English.
Does Martha Hester accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Martha Hester has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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