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MS. LAURA RUTH LESTER LCSW
NPI 1497282156
Social Worker - Clinical in Lees Summit, MO

Q: What is Laura Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Lester is 1497282156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2017.

Q: What is Laura Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Lester was last updated on July 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 days 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.

Active since May 12, 2017PECOS Enrolled

200 NE MISSOURI RD STE 200, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086(816) 226-6987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2026, Jan 9, 2020, May 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ms. Laura Ruth Lester Lcsw NPPES

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

MS. LAURA RUTH LESTER LCSW (NPI 1497282156) is an individual clinical provider in Lees Summit, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2015044266) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497282156

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X

Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA RUTH LESTERCredential: LCSW

Location Address200 NE MISSOURI RD STE 200Lees Summit, MO 64086-4722

Mailing Address200 Ne Missouri Rd Ste 200Lees Summit, MO 64086-4722 · (816) 226-6987

Phone(816) 226-6987

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1497282156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code1041C0700X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2015044266

Definition

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

200 NE MISSOURI RD STE 200, Lees Summit, MO 64086

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica.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)

Ms. Laura Ruth Lester Lcsw 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64086 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

$0.00 typical visit price

range $55.29 – $168.52

Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.82 – $42.13)

Most-billed visit code NA

Established Patient

$69.10 typical visit price

range $17.60 – $137.20

Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)

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 8

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

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