Dr. Branson R. Kester
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 15 years
- Graduated from: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2006
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1134260201
Dr. Branson R. Kester MD
Pediatrician
He is located at 940 Northeast 13th Street 3N3409 in Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Can help patients with the following: Bladder Control, Chronic Cough, Hot Flashes, Peptic Ulcer, Pinworm Infection, Tourette Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134260201. Appointment can be made via the phone number (405) 271-4417. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Branson Ray Kester, being an pediatrician, 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. Branson R. Kester.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Control
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cystitis
- Developmental Delays
- Diarrhea
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Parenting
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Branson R. Kester
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Branson R. Kester as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Oklahoma
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Ambetter of Oklahoma
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | 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 |
| Everyday Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | 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 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze PPO℠ 202 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Bronze | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze PPO℠ 203 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold PPO℠ 309 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold PPO℠ 604 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver PPO℠ 204 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver PPO℠ 501 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Blue Advantage PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Preferred PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Blue Preferred PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Preferred Security PPO℠ 200 (5 plan variants) | PPO · Catastrophic | Blue Preferred PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ Standard (5 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Blue Preferred PPO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Bronze HMO℠ 902 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Bronze HMO℠ 904 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Bronze HMO℠ Standard (3 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Gold HMO℠ 704 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Gold HMO℠ 804 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Gold HMO℠ Standard (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Silver HMO℠ 705 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Silver HMO℠ 803 (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Silver HMO℠ Standard (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue HMO | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Mar 9, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Bronze Premier | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Share | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Gold Standard | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Share | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Balance by Medica Silver Standard | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Mending Health
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Mending Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENDING Direct Primary Care Bronze 4950 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| MENDING Direct Primary Care Gold $0 Ded ($0 DPC $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| MENDING Direct Primary Care Silver 2300 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| MENDING Standard Bronze (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Bronze) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| MENDING Standard Gold (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Gold) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| MENDING Standard Silver (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Silver) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | 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. Branson R. Kester 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. Branson R. Kester is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .
Bills through: Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities
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
| Janssen | $297 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | $225 |
| Novo Nordisk | $153 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1241 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2006Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Branson Ray Kester?
Dr. Branson Ray Kester's office is located at 940 Northeast 13th Street 3N3409 in Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
What conditions does Dr. Branson Ray Kester treat?
Dr. Branson Ray Kester provides treatment for Bladder Control, Chronic Cough, Hot Flashes, Peptic Ulcer, Pinworm Infection, Tourette Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Branson Ray Kester have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Branson Ray Kester is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Branson Ray Kester accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma?
Yes, Dr. Branson Ray Kester is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Branson Ray Kester affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Branson Ray Kester is affiliated with MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY, INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.