Dr. Christian C. Hester
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 14 years
- Graduated from: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2007
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1154522407
Dr. Christian C. Hester M.D.
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 201 Executive Court Suite A in Little Rock, AR 72205. Can help patients with the following: Chalazion, Corneal Ulcer, Crossed Eyes, Keratoconus, Pink Eye, Tunnel Vision. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154522407. Appointment can be made via the phone number (501) 224-5658. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christian Cardell 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. Christian C. 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. Christian C. Hester
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christian C. Hester as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of May 23, 2013, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of May 23, 2013, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of May 23, 2013, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of May 23, 2013, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christian C. Hester is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christian C. Hester is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .
Bills through: Little Rock Eye Clinic Llp
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $353 |
| Alcon | $191 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $159 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $972 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2007Affiliated practices
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Christian Cardell Hester?
Dr. Christian Cardell Hester's office is located at 201 Executive Court Suite A in Little Rock, AR 72205.
Has Dr. Christian Cardell Hester affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christian Cardell Hester is affiliated with BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK.
What conditions does Dr. Christian Cardell Hester treat?
Dr. Christian Cardell Hester provides treatment for Chalazion, Corneal Ulcer, Crossed Eyes, Keratoconus, Pink Eye, Tunnel Vision. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Christian Cardell Hester accept patients with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. Christian Cardell Hester is listed in-network for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Christian Cardell Hester have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christian Cardell Hester is affiliated with Little Rock Eye Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.