LESTER H BAKOS DDS
NPI 1740362243
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Morgantown, WV

Active since October 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MED CENTER DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506(304) 293-2240(304) 293-7646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Lester H Bakos Dds NPPES

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

LESTER H BAKOS DDS (NPI 1740362243) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (1987) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740362243
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameLESTER H BAKOSCredential: DDS
Location Address1 MED CENTER DRIVEMorgantown, WV 26506
Mailing AddressPo Box 1587Morgantown, WV 26507-1587 · (304) 293-2240 · Fax (304) 293-7646
Fax(304) 293-7646
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2008
NPI 1740362243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License Licensed in WV · 1987
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
1 MED CENTER DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26506

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINU02769WV

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

Lester H Bakos Dds 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 ID9133386618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120210000721
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510001
Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26506 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
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.84 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Dentist (General Practice)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist (General Practice)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist (Periodontics)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Dentist (General Practice)
1 MED CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

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 Bakos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lester Bakos is 1740362243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2006.

Where is Lester Bakos located?

Lester Bakos practices at 1 Med Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506. The listed phone number is (304) 293-2240.

What is Lester Bakos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Lester Bakos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lester Bakos 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 Lester Bakos accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and Florida Combined Life and 2 other insurers list Lester Bakos 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 Lester Bakos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lester Bakos is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lester Bakos was last updated on May 1, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.