MARGARET LESTER MS, PA-C
NPI 1508114760
Physician Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active since August 20, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.6/100
CMS Quality Rating
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE, ATLANTA, GA 30303(404) 616-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Margaret Lester Ms, Pa-c NPPES

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

MARGARET LESTER MS, PA-C (NPI 1508114760) is an individual physician assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (10270) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508114760
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET LESTERCredential: MS, PA-C
Location Address80 JESSE HILL JR DR SEAtlanta, GA 30303-3031
Mailing Address3074 Reflecting DrChattanooga, TN 37415-5651 · (423) 903-5010
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2021
NPI 1508114760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in GA · 10270
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Margaret Lester Ms, Pa-c 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 ID7618379926
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210708003638
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 2

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, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
113 services27 patients
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.
59 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Grady Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110079
Location80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30303 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30303 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

91.6/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost73

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Pharmacist
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Psychologist (Clinical)
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Counselor (Mental Health)
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Anesthesiologist Assistant
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303
Anesthesiologist Assistant
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
ATLANTA, GA 30303

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 Margaret Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Lester is 1508114760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2012.

Where is Margaret Lester located?

Margaret Lester practices at 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303. The listed phone number is (404) 616-1000.

What is Margaret Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Margaret Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret 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.

What insurance does Margaret Lester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Margaret 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 Margaret Lester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Lester is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Lester was last updated on March 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.