DR. KATHERINE ELAINE LESTER MD
NPI 1508395419
Internal Medicine in Kansas City, KS
About Dr. Katherine Elaine Lester Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KATHERINE ELAINE LESTER MD (NPI 1508395419) is an individual internal medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (94-09292) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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
Dr. Katherine Elaine 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Kansas Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KSPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66160 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
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 Katherine Lester's NPI number?
The NPI number for Katherine Lester is 1508395419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2017.
Where is Katherine Lester located?
Katherine Lester practices at 4000 Cambridge Avenue 6040 Delp, Kansas City, KS 66160. The listed phone number is (913) 588-6005.
What is Katherine Lester's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Katherine Lester enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Katherine 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 Katherine Lester accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Katherine 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 Katherine Lester affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Katherine Lester is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Katherine Lester was last updated on December 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
