JAMES LESTER
NPI 1154668994
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Birmingham, AL

Active since January 14, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2022, Feb 27, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Lester NPPES

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

JAMES LESTER (NPI 1154668994) is an individual surgical provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (PA.936) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154668994
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameJAMES LESTER
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1154668994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
License Licensed in AL · PA.936
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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

James Lester 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 ID9739308248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140916001088
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.

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.

Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 James Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lester is 1154668994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2013.

Where is James Lester located?

James Lester practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is James Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is James Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Lester 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 James Lester accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list James Lester 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Lester was last updated on October 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.