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
- Primary practice
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2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
Birmingham, AL 352096804
(205) 989-1080
fax (205) 989-1087 - Mailing address
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1720 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 352331816
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$137
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 8 | $136.57 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
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.