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DON KEVIN LESTER MD
NPI 1467568550
Orthopaedic Surgery in Fresno, CA

Active since August 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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CMS Quality Rating
6085 N FIRST ST #101, FRESNO, CA 93710(559) 431-2332(559) 431-3784 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Don Kevin Lester Md NPPES

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

DON KEVIN LESTER MD (NPI 1467568550) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (G44984) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467568550
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDON KEVIN LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address6085 N FIRST ST #101Fresno, CA 93710-5465
Mailing Address6085 N First St #101Fresno, CA 93710-5465 · (559) 431-2332 · Fax (559) 431-3784
Phone(559) 431-2332
Fax(559) 431-3784
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1467568550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G44984
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA49834
Medicaid00G449840CA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G449840CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Don Kevin 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 ID9032206123
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071106000841
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 10

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.

Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg J1071
Testosterone cypionate is a medication given via injection to help balance hormone levels in your body. It's typically used when your body doesn't produce enough of this hormone naturally. The 1 mg dose refers to the amount of medication in each injection.
13,121 services21 patients
Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7329
Trivisc is a treatment involving injections of a substance called hyaluronan into your joint, typically the knee. This substance is similar to a natural fluid in your joints that helps cushion and lubricate them. Trivisc can help reduce pain and improve joint movement.
1,552 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
596 services185 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
512 services145 patients
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg J1030
Methylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.
325 services96 patients
Injection into tendon or ligament 20550
An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.
230 services57 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93710 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

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 Don Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Lester is 1467568550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2006.

Where is Don Lester located?

Don Lester practices at 6085 N First St #101, Fresno, CA 93710. The listed phone number is (559) 431-2332.

What is Don Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Don Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Don 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Don Lester was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.