TODD RYAN LESTER MD
NPI 1659464857
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in The Woodlands, TX
About Todd Ryan Lester Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
TODD RYAN LESTER MD (NPI 1659464857) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (N5188) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2004).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Todd Ryan 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Todd Lester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Houston, TX 77090
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXMemorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TXTops Surgical Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77384 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
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 Todd Lester's NPI number?
The NPI number for Todd Lester is 1659464857. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2006.
Where is Todd Lester located?
Todd Lester practices at 17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (936) 266-3376.
What is Todd Lester's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.
Is Todd Lester enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Todd 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Todd Lester's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Todd Lester reassigns Medicare benefits to North Houston Pathology Associates, LLP (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Todd Lester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Todd Lester accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Todd 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 Todd Lester affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Todd Lester is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital and Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Todd Lester was last updated on June 17, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.
# Todd Ryan Lester, MD · NPI 1659464857
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology physician in The Woodlands, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 2, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659464857 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 2, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
- **State license:** N5188 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 17200 ST LUKES WAY, The Woodlands, TX 77384-8007
- **Phone:** (936) 266-3376
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** North Houston Pathology Associates, LLP (NPI 1437181799, Houston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Texas Medical School At Houston, class of 2004
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 17, 2010
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659464857) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.