Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara Lester, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1053721126
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 352433326
(205) 977-1949
Additional location
625 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 934-6525
Mailing address
3104 Blue Lake Dr Ste 110
Vestavia, AL 352432372

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2020
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #34476

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053721126. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
202
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$17,123
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 43 16 $53
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 43 43 $68
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 17 17 $56
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 15 15 $159
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $66
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 13 13 $66
64488 Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 13 13 $65
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 12 12 $209
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 11 11 $71
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 11 11 $152

In context: peer comparison

Among 80 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $15.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Lester practices Anesthesiology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Sara Lester practice?
Dr. Sara Lester practices at 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 352433326. Office phone: 2059771949.
What is Dr. Sara Lester's NPI?
Dr. Sara Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053721126, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for electroshock therapy (HCPCS 00104); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.