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DR. JOSH LESTER MD
NPI 1497139851
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Lexington, KY

Active since July 16, 2015PECOS Enrolled
95.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
2400 HARRODSBURG RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 278-0319(859) 277-9699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2024, Jun 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Josh Lester Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSH LESTER MD (NPI 1497139851) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (52773) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497139851
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSH LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address2400 HARRODSBURG RDLexington, KY 40503-2162
Mailing Address2400 Harrodsburg RdLexington, KY 40503-2162 · (859) 278-0319 · Fax (859) 277-9699
Phone(859) 278-0319
Fax(859) 277-9699
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1497139851 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 52773
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 52773 (KY)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD, Lexington, KY 40503
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100423710KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Josh 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
207 services84 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.
143 services79 patients
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.
37 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

95.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

STEPHEN THOMAS MITCHELL DO
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319
DR. AMISH DEEPAK PARIKH DO
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319
EVAN ROBERT STEARNS MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319
MRS. NATASHA R BLAMER MSN, APRN-AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319
JASMINE RAYE MINGUA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319
YOUSEF HINDI MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2400 HARRODSBURG RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0319

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 Josh Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josh Lester is 1497139851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2015.

Where is Josh Lester located?

Josh Lester practices at 2400 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 278-0319.

What is Josh Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Josh Lester enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Josh Lester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 1 other insurer list Josh 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 Josh Lester was last updated on June 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.