Sara Hester, NP
Hester Nurse Practitioner
1003501651Is Sara Hester, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Sara Hester, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Pittsburgh. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Hester's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh has 1850 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 861 focused on family nurse practitioner. Pennsylvania nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Pittsburgh
1850
Nurse Practitioners in Pittsburgh
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hester's license is active and unrestricted with the Pennsylvania board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sara Hester, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Sara Hester, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1003501651) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Sara Hester, NP?
Sara Hester, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Pittsburgh has about 10 years. There are 1850 nurse practitioners in Pittsburgh, including 861 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Sara Hester, NP located?
Sara Hester, NP practices at Hester Nurse Practitioner, 1307 FEDERAL ST STE B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: (412) 359-8900.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hester's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/10/2023