DR. STEVEN J LESTER MD
NPI 1790769966
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since December 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.2/100
CMS Quality Rating
13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2022, Sep 9, 2020, Mar 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Steven J Lester Md NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN J LESTER MD (NPI 1790769966) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (27680) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Jacksonville, and is a graduate of University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790769966
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN J LESTERCredential: MD
Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404 · (480) 301-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Toronto, Faculty Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2022
NPI 1790769966 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Licenses Licensed in AZ · 27680 Licensed in FL · TPME4889
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14500 San Pablo Rd SJacksonville, FL 32224-1865 · Phone (904) 953-2000

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

Dr. Steven J 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.

PECOS PAC ID1052452224
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100111000047
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 17

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
339 services339 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
312 services300 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
227 services226 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
160 services159 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 93321
This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.
143 services142 patients
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308
A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.
131 services130 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.2/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.32

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.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Urology
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259

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 Steven Lester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Lester is 1790769966. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2005.

Where is Steven Lester located?

Steven Lester practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. The listed phone number is (480) 301-8000.

What is Steven Lester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Steven Lester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven 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.

What insurance does Steven Lester accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Steven 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Lester was last updated on December 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.