Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Lester, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1851312201
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
Birmingham, AL 352096804
(205) 989-1080
fax (205) 989-1087
Mailing address
1720 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 352331816

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2020
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #1-075471
Medicaid
AL #000028568

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851312201. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$8,145
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 35 35 $65
00144 Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant 18 18 $102
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 16 16 $86
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery 14 13 $111
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 12 12 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 157 peers in Birmingham Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$137
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 8 $136.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$137

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. William Lester practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. William Lester practice?
Dr. William Lester practices at 2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 352096804. Office phone: 2059891080.
What is Dr. William Lester's NPI?
Dr. William Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851312201, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant (HCPCS 00144); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.