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Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast imaging, image-guided biopsy, and more.

1760 Nicholasville Road Suite 401
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 260-6537

Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

1760 Nicholasville Road Suite 401
Lexington, KY 40503

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

2-D mammogram

breast biopsy

breast needle biopsy

breast needle localization

diagnostic imaging

diagnostic mammogram

image-guided biopsy

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided breast procedures

image-guided core breast biopsy

mammogram

screening mammogram

stereotactic biopsy

stereotactic breast biopsy

stereotactic core breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided breast needle localization

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, breast biopsy, breast needle biopsy, breast needle localization, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic mammogram, image-guided biopsy, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided breast procedures, image-guided core breast biopsy, mammogram (breast X-ray), screening mammogram, stereotactic biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy, stereotactic core breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, ultrasound-guided breast needle localization, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

biopsy

image guided procedures

By Affordability:

women's imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD performed more biopsy, and image guided procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for women's imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

breast procedures

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided core breast biopsy

mammogram

percutaneous procedures

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

By Affordability:

breast imaging

breast ultrasound

targeted breast ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, breast procedures, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided core breast biopsy, mammogram (breast X-ray), percutaneous procedures, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for breast imaging, breast ultrasound, and targeted breast ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1118
diagnostic imaging	295
musculoskeletal imaging	65
preventive care	711
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
women's imaging	1118
X-rays	1071

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	980
diagnostic imaging	230
diagnostic procedures	22
excision	22
image guided procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
minor procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	78
open surgery	22
preventive care	645
ultrasound (sonogram)	83
women's imaging	958
X-rays	953

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	57
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1044
diagnostic imaging	197
diagnostic procedures	28
image guided procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	83
preventive care	718
ultrasound (sonogram)	101
women's imaging	1016
X-rays	998

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	545
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	58
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1065
diagnostic imaging	172
diagnostic procedures	14
image guided procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	62
preventive care	709
ultrasound (sonogram)	170
women's imaging	1051
X-rays	943

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1744
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1088
From 75 to 84	520
85 and over	96
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1113
diagnostic imaging	206
diagnostic procedures	18
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	59
preventive care	693
ultrasound (sonogram)	196
women's imaging	1095
X-rays	958

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	861
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	50
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1318
diagnostic imaging	314
diagnostic procedures	41
image guided procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	65
preventive care	747
ultrasound (sonogram)	216
women's imaging	1277
X-rays	1126

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	637
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	52
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1358
diagnostic imaging	302
diagnostic procedures	44
image guided procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	44
preventive care	764
ultrasound (sonogram)	248
women's imaging	1314
X-rays	1066

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	978
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	617
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	44
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1342
diagnostic imaging	269
diagnostic procedures	32
image guided procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
preventive care	815
ultrasound (sonogram)	226
women's imaging	1310
X-rays	1084

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	975
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	33
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1147
diagnostic imaging	216
diagnostic procedures	25
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
preventive care	742
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
women's imaging	1122
X-rays	958

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	606
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	34
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	2
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1204
diagnostic imaging	224
diagnostic procedures	30
image guided procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	30
preventive care	733
ultrasound (sonogram)	206
women's imaging	1163
X-rays	957

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	856
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	27
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	2
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1212
diagnostic imaging	213
diagnostic procedures	37
image guided procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
minor procedures	37
preventive care	794
ultrasound (sonogram)	168
women's imaging	1175
X-rays	1007

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	905
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	629
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	35
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1138
diagnostic imaging	237
diagnostic procedures	51
image guided procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	62
minor procedures	51
preventive care	673
ultrasound (sonogram)	166
women's imaging	1076
X-rays	910

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	817
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	32
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	2
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lexington, KY were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

breast procedures	1169
diagnostic imaging	239
diagnostic procedures	31
excision	22
image guided procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	68
open surgery	22
preventive care	728
ultrasound (sonogram)	171
women's imaging	1139
X-rays	1002

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	898
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	269
85 and over	43
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	580

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	12
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Molly Young Hester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$158 BREVERA BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM $158
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$27 Mammomat Revelation $27
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$20 $20

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$205

Biography

Dr. Molly Hester is a specialist in diagnostic radiology in Lexington, KY. Her areas of expertise include breast cancer, breast imaging, and image-guided biopsy. Dr. Hester's professional affiliations include Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. According to Baptist Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Lexington, KY.

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