Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lesher, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Castro Valley, CA

  • NPI 1689963118
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
19845 Lake Chabot RD Ste 200
Castro Valley, CA 945464055
(510) 538-5500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 7, 2026
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A126205

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689963118. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
560
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$71,418
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 285 150 $88
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 102 64 $229
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 64 63 $144
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 53 37 $131
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 30 28 $115
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 26 25 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$63
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 14 $63

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Lesher's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lesher practices Surgery Physician in Castro Valley, CA.
Where does Dr. James Lesher practice?
Dr. James Lesher practices at 19845 Lake Chabot RD Ste 200, Castro Valley, CA 945464055. Office phone: 5105385500.
What is Dr. James Lesher's NPI?
Dr. James Lesher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689963118, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lesher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lesher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lesher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.