DR. LESTER JAMES NIXON MD
NPI 1114091410
Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since November 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 420 DELAWARE STREET SE, MMC 741, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455(612) 884-0999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Lester James Nixon Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LESTER JAMES NIXON MD (NPI 1114091410) is an individual internal medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (38643) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114091410
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LESTER JAMES NIXONCredential: MD
Location AddressUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 420 DELAWARE STREET SE, MMC 741Minneapolis, MN 55455
Mailing AddressUniversity Of Minnesota Physicians, 420 Delaware Street Se, Mmc 741Minneapolis, MN 55455 · (612) 884-0999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2013
NPI 1114091410 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in MN · 38643
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 38643 (MN)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Other Identifiers 13

Other12-02072Medica Primary
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified110179123Railroad Medicare
Medicaid556819600MN
Other12-00687Medica Choice
Medicaid0515585IA
OtherHP27031Health Partners
Medicaid32303000WI
Other1019181Preferred One
Medicare UPING43930
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified110005584
Other121226Ucare
Other829758Araz
Other50R08NIBlue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lester James Nixon Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1355470352
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100601000735
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
86 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
39 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview St John's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Maplewood, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240210
Location1575 Beam AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55455 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.72

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE, PWB FOURTH FLOOR, ROOM 4-100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Physician Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 420 DELAWARE ST SE, MMC276
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE, PWB FOURTH FLOOR, ROOM 4-100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE, SUITE 5-100, CLINIC 5B
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 606 24TH AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 500
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE, PWB FOURTH FLOOR, ROOM 4-100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE, PWB FIRST FLOOR, CLINIC 1A
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS, 516 DELAWARE STREET SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lester Nixon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester Nixon is 1114091410. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006.

Where is Lester Nixon located?

Lester Nixon practices at University Of Minnesota Physicians 420 Delaware Street SE, Mmc 741, Minneapolis, MN 55455. The listed phone number is (612) 884-0999.

What is Lester Nixon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lester Nixon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lester Nixon is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lester Nixon accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Lester Nixon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lester Nixon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lester Nixon is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn and M Health Fairview St John's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lester Nixon was last updated on February 15, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.