Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Susan Lester, MD PHD

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1780637439
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis Street Amory 3, Brigham and Womens Hospital Department of Pathology
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 732-5500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #75714

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780637439. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
620
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$34,577
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 162 62 $44
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 119 36 $87
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 105 104 $88
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 92 76 $39
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 50 23 $30
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 44 44 $37
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen 32 29 $16
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 16 13 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Boston Anatomic Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Susan Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Susan Lester practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Susan Lester practice?
Dr. Susan Lester practices at 75 Francis Street Amory 3, Boston, MA 02115. Office phone: 6177325500.
What is Dr. Susan Lester's NPI?
Dr. Susan Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780637439, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Susan Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Susan Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Susan Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (HCPCS 88360); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307); Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (HCPCS 88321). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.