Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Lester, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1316920184
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15 Parkman St, Wacc 6Th Floor Internal Medicine Associates
Boston, MA 021143117
(617) 726-2707
fax (617) 724-2814
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2011
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #203104
Medicaid
MA #0122963

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316920184. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
332
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$33,296
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 217 168 $104
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 68 $70
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 25 25 $104
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 18 $153

In context: peer comparison

Among 547 peers in Boston Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,452
Patients
415
Total drug cost
$91,920
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 285 82 $6,475
Lisinopril Generic 171 45 $1,938
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 146 40 $1,315
Omeprazole Generic 127 40 $3,318
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 108 29 $1,670
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 74 23 $1,927
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 69 22 $2,134
Sertraline Hcl Generic 67 14 $665
Allopurinol Generic 64 16 $1,276
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 64 17 $62,191

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. William Lester practices Internal Medicine Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. William Lester practice?
Dr. William Lester practices at 15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 021143117. Office phone: 6177262707.
What is Dr. William Lester's NPI?
Dr. William Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316920184, 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.