MELISSA LESTER MD
NPI 1366937484
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Camden, NJ

Active since June 30, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1 COOPER PLZ, CAMDEN, NJ 08103(856) 968-7330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2023, Jun 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melissa Lester Md NPPES

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

MELISSA LESTER MD (NPI 1366937484) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Camden, New Jersey, licensed in California (A188208) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366937484
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address1 COOPER PLZCamden, NJ 08103-1461
Mailing Address2151 Route 38 Apt 1411Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-4239 · (267) 320-7758
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1366937484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A188208
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
1 COOPER PLZ, Camden, NJ 08103

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa Lester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Lester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
9300 VALLEY CHILDRENS PL
Madera, CA 93636
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 55 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08103 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
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Anesthesiology
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Hospitalist
1 COOPER PLZ, DORRANCE 222
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Nurse Practitioner
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
Physician Assistant
1 COOPER PLZ
CAMDEN, NJ 08103

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 Melissa Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Lester is 1366937484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2018.

Where is Melissa Lester located?

Melissa Lester practices at 1 Cooper Plz, Camden, NJ 08103. The listed phone number is (856) 968-7330.

What is Melissa Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Melissa Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Lester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Lester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Lester reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatric Anesthesia Associates Medical Group Inc (Madera, CA). The 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 Melissa Lester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Lester was last updated on August 29, 2023. 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.