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DR. MATTHEW THOMAS LESTER M.D.
NPI 1629208152
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Temple, TX

Active since July 17, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., BLDG 204, ROOM 2G28, TEMPLE, TX 76504(254) 743-0984(254) 743-0397 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Feb 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Matthew Thomas Lester M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MATTHEW THOMAS LESTER M.D. (NPI 1629208152) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (N3140) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Georgetown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629208152
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW THOMAS LESTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., BLDG 204, ROOM 2G28Temple, TX 76504
Mailing Address1901 Veterans Memorial Dr., Bldg 204, Room 2g28Temple, TX 76504 · (254) 743-0984 · Fax (254) 743-0397
Phone(254) 743-0984
Fax(254) 743-0397
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1629208152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N3140
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 N3140 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License N3140 (TX)
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., Temple, TX 76504
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11900 Scenic Dr, Suite 2208Georgetown, TX 78626-7724 · Phone (512) 819-0132 · Fax (512) 819-9335

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2157786-02TX

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. Matthew Thomas Lester M.d. 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 76504 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DR. SABA RAZI-SYED M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 743-2448
DR. CHARLES GORDON BURGAR M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., PM&RS(117)
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 743-0085
MR. WILLIAM LESLIE FARNUM MSSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (903) 723-9006
DR. VICTORIA BAONGOC PHO PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 778-4811
MISS CELIA LYNN FELLER SOCIAL WORKER, LMSW
Social Worker
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR., CENTRAL TEXAS VETERAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 778-4811
TAMARA HEMBREE LMSW
Social Worker
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 778-4811
DR. VENKATA RATNAM POLAVARAPU M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR.
TEMPLE, TX 76504
Bell County (254) 421-8196

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 Matthew Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Lester is 1629208152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2009.

Where is Matthew Lester located?

Matthew Lester practices at 1901 Veterans Memorial Dr. Bldg 204, Room 2g28, Temple, TX 76504. The listed phone number is (254) 743-0984.

What is Matthew Lester's specialty?

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

Is Matthew Lester enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Lester was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.