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DR. NIGEL CHRISTOPHER LESTER MD
NPI 1790106896
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Saint Louis, MO

Active since December 17, 2013Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2027
4940 CHILDRENS PL, ROOM 3308, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 286-1700(314) 286-1799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Nigel Christopher Lester Md NPPES

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

DR. NIGEL CHRISTOPHER LESTER MD (NPI 1790106896) is an individual psychiatry provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2013021794) and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790106896
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. NIGEL CHRISTOPHER LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address4940 CHILDRENS PL, ROOM 3308Saint Louis, MO 63110-1000
Mailing Address660 S Euclid Ave, C B 8134Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010 · (314) 362-7005 · Fax (314) 286-1799
Phone(314) 286-1700
Fax(314) 286-1799
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 17, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1790106896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2013021794
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
4940 CHILDRENS PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Nigel Christopher Lester Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2021 through January 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2021
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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
$169.38 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $42.34 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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 3

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

DR. NURI BRADFORD FARBER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4940 CHILDRENS PL, RM 3308
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 286-1700
DR. EUGENE H RUBIN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4940 CHILDRENS PL, RM 3308
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 286-1700
DR. BARRY ALLEN HONG PSYD
Psychologist
4940 CHILDRENS PL, RM 3308
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 286-1700

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 Nigel Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nigel Lester is 1790106896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 17, 2013.

Where is Nigel Lester located?

Nigel Lester practices at 4940 Childrens Pl Room 3308, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 286-1700.

What is Nigel Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Nigel Lester enrolled in Medicare?

No. Nigel Lester has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nigel Lester was last updated on March 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.