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DR. LESTER ALLEN WRIGHT M.D.
NPI 1720190903
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since August 31, 2006
500 E 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615(312) 572-2657(312) 572-2595 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lester Allen Wright M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LESTER ALLEN WRIGHT M.D. (NPI 1720190903) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720190903
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LESTER ALLEN WRIGHTCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 E 51ST STChicago, IL 60615-2400
Mailing Address7805 S Merrill AveChicago, IL 60649-5010 · (312) 572-2657 · Fax (312) 572-2595
Phone(312) 572-2657
Fax(312) 572-2595
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1720190903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
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.
500 E 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60615
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF29155IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

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.

DR. KIMBERLY LOIS JOHNSON M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-2680
DR. RALPH SOLOMON M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-1202
MARGARET HENNESSY
Physical Therapist
500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-2000
SHEBA AMPALLOOR M.D.
Emergency Medicine
500 E 51ST ST, PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-1200
ARTHUR H MOSWIN M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 E 51ST ST, 7TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 791-3455
NANCY M ANGEL P.T.
Physical Therapist
500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-2194
MARK DOUGLAS KRAUSE M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 E 51ST ST, SUITE 7047
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-2678
DR. CHARLES EDOIGIAWERIE M.D.
Family Medicine
500 E 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60615
Cook County (312) 572-2675

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 Lester Wright's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester Wright is 1720190903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Lester Wright located?

Lester Wright practices at 500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615. The listed phone number is (312) 572-2657.

What is Lester Wright's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

What insurance does Lester Wright accept?

Health plans from Medica list Lester Wright 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lester Wright was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.