ANDROCLES JAY LESTER MD
NPI 1154740157
Anesthesiology in Fairbanks, AK

Active since April 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1650 COWLES ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701(907) 458-5681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2025, Jul 12, 2024, May 7, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Androcles Jay Lester Md NPPES

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

ANDROCLES JAY LESTER MD (NPI 1154740157) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Fairbanks, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (131049) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Albuquerque.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154740157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameANDROCLES JAY LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address1650 COWLES STFairbanks, AK 99701-5907
Mailing AddressPo Box 33Ester, AK 99725-0033 · (505) 288-6648 · Fax (505) 288-6648
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1154740157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AK · 131049✔ Licensed in NM · MD2018-0108✔ Licensed in AK · 131049U
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1650 COWLES ST, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Andy Lester Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Msc 10 6000, University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · Phone (505) 272-2681 · Fax (505) 272-1300

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Androcles Jay Lester 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 ID446470157
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200225001940, I20240724001071, I20250307002005
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Androcles Lester reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
1001 NOBLE ST
Fairbanks, AK 99701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Scotland Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurinburg, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340008
Location500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 · Scotland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Pharmacy (Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy)
1650 COWLES ST, DEPT 41B
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Physical Therapist
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Internal Medicine
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Anesthesiology
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Physician Assistant
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1650 COWLES ST, SUITE 280 NT
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Pediatrics
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701

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 Androcles Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Androcles Lester is 1154740157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2014. The provider is also known as Dr. Andy Lester MD.

Where is Androcles Lester located?

Androcles Lester practices at 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The listed phone number is (907) 458-5681.

What is Androcles Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Androcles Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Androcles 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Androcles Lester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Androcles Lester reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tanana Valley Clinic LLC (Fairbanks, AK), Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM) and Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Androcles Lester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Androcles Lester accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Androcles 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.

Is Androcles Lester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Androcles Lester is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Androcles Lester was last updated on March 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.