Dr. Ralph B. Hester
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 31 years
- Graduated from: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1990
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1215904974
Dr. Ralph B. Hester III M.D.
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 44139 Monterey Avenue Suite A in Palm Desert, CA 92260. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Cataracts, Eye Strain, Pink Eye, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Sty. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215904974. Appointment can be made via the phone number (760) 469-5195. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ralph B. Hester, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ralph B. Hester.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Ralph B. Hester
Insurances Accepted by Dr. Ralph B. Hester
- Medicare
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ralph B. Hester is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Dean Mcgee Eye Institute
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Alcon | $1664 |
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $232 |
| THE CAMERON-EHLEN GROUP INC. | $222 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2809 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1990
Looking for more Ophthalmologists?
There are 6 other ophthalmologists in this region.
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- Address: Suite 200 1801 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, 92262, CA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite A 44139 Monterey Ave Palm Desert, 92260, CA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite B 44435 Town Center Way Palm Desert, 92260, CA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite A 44139 Monterey Ave Palm Desert, 92260, CA
- Gender: Male
- Address: 161 Thunder Drive Suite 208 Vista, 92083, CA
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite D2 74075 EL Paseo Palm Desert, 92260, CA
- Gender: Female
- Address: Suite B 44435 Town Center Way Palm Desert, 92260, CA
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Ralph B. Hester affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ralph B. Hester is affiliated with OU MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Ralph B. Hester have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ralph B. Hester is affiliated with Dean McGee Eye Institute.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ralph B. Hester?
Dr. Ralph B. Hester's office is located at 44139 Monterey Avenue Suite A in Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Does Dr. Ralph B. Hester accept patients with Medicare?
Yes, Dr. Ralph B. Hester accepts patients with Medicare.
What conditions does Dr. Ralph B. Hester treat?
Dr. Ralph B. Hester provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Cataracts, Eye Strain, Pink Eye, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Sty. For the full list see this list.