Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lester Ordiway, MD

Specialist (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Tampa, FL

  • NPI 1235179623
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
508 S Habana Ave Ste 210
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 871-5151
Mailing address
Po Box 18307
Tampa, FL 336798307

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2018
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME0065242

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235179623. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,100
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$269,274
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,230 128 $79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 884 124 $118
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 744 113 $50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 81 78 $172
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 62 60 $130
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 38 30 $84
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 34 28 $14
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 14 11 $97
31600 Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years) 13 13 $313

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Tampa Specialist, average services per provider: 406. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lester Ordiway's medical specialty?
Dr. Lester Ordiway practices Specialist in Tampa, FL.
Where does Dr. Lester Ordiway practice?
Dr. Lester Ordiway practices at 508 S Habana Ave Ste 210, Tampa, FL 33609. Office phone: 8138715151.
What is Dr. Lester Ordiway's NPI?
Dr. Lester Ordiway's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235179623, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lester Ordiway accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lester Ordiway accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lester Ordiway commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.