Ralph B Hester Iii

M.D. | Ophthalmologist | 36+ years Exp


  
44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert
California, 92260-8700

 760-469-5195     760-779-0801Maps & Directions
Ralph B Hester Iii is a Palm Desert, California based male Ophthalmologist with 36 years of experience in Ophthalmology. He completed his graduation from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1990. He is also affiliated with hospitals like O U Medical Center and Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Ralph B Hester Iii is C206920 for Ophthalmology in California.
Ralph B Hester Iii is medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, patients can be prescribed vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Complete Profile:
Ralph B Hester Iii speciality, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can directly walk in or can call on the below given phone number for appointment.
Specialization: Ophthalmology
Credentials: M.D.
Experience: 36+ years
Medical School Attended:University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation Year:1990
Gender:Male
Accepts Medicare Assignment:Yes
Practice Address:44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert,
California, 92260-8700
Phone:760-469-5195
Fax:760-779-0801
Professional Identification Codes:
NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.
PAC ID: 1951499581
Enrollment ID: I20100902000406
NPI Number: 1215904974
NPI Enumeration Date: 01 Mar, 2006
NPI Last Update On: 22 Jan, 2026

Medical Licenses:
Doctors can have one or more medical licenses for different specialities in the same state or different states. Related medical licenses for Ralph B Hester Iii are as mentioned below.
License NumberSpecializationStateStatus
C206920Ophthalmology CaliforniaPrimary
17656Ophthalmology OklahomaSecondary
Hospital Affiliation:
Surgeons are affiliated to many hospitals whom they worked with in the past or are presently working with. One surgeon can be affiliated to four to five hospitals at a time.
Hospital Name (CCN) State Hospital Type
O U Medical Center (370093)Oklahoma city, OKAcute Care Hospital
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc (370028)Oklahoma city, OKAcute Care Hospital
Group Practice:
Group practices are run by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources. Following list states all the group name with which Ralph B Hester Iii has association with along with the number of members in that group.
Organization Name (Group PAC ID) Members
Dean Mcgee Eye Institute (3779495353)48
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Business Mailing Address:
Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned address.
Address: 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A,
Palm Desert, California
Zip: 92260-8700
Phone Number: 760-469-5195
Fax Number: 760-779-0801
Patients can reach Ralph B Hester Iii at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, California or can call to book an appointment on 760-469-5195.
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** Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 09 February, 2026.
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