Physician profile
Hester Able
NPI 1942889704
$2,061.58
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
19 companies · $766 in 2025
The $766 reported for 2025 was more than what 79% of Physician Assistant providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $183).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2021: $368 · 2022: $137 · 2023: $599 · 2024: $192 · 2025: $766.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $1,062 · Travel and Lodging: $494.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $1,062.16 |
| Travel and Lodging | $494.45 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $628.13 | 2022-2025 | Iovera, Zilretta, Exparel |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | $435.03 | 2021-2022 | |
| Abbvie INC. | $150.47 | 2025 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | $127.10 | 2025 | Dupixent |
| Glaxosmithkline, LLC. | $121.62 | 2025 | Nucala |
| Genzyme Corporation | $85.75 | 2025 | |
| Pfizer INC. | $83.97 | 2025 | |
| Biocomposites INC | $71.47 | 2024 | |
| Depuy Synthes Sales INC. | $61.84 | 2024-2025 | Velys, Fibergraft Bg Morsels |
| Optinose US, INC. | $52.20 | 2025 | |
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | $42.61 | 2025 | Inspire |
| Bioventus LLC | $37.85 | 2022-2024 | Bonescalpel & Sonicone (O.R.) |
| Arteriocyte Medical Systems, INC. | $36.07 | 2023-2024 | Magellan |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $26.67 | 2025 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, INC. | $26.34 | 2024 |
Show all 19 companies
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integra Lifesciences Corporation | $23.11 | 2024 | Integra, Instruments-Orthopedic, Integra Duo |
| Pacira Therapeutics, INC. | $20.99 | 2021 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $16.46 | 2021 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | $13.90 | 2024 | Cervical-Stim |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Hester Able listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.