Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Lester, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Brookline, MA

  • NPI 1508857848
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
235 Cypress Streeet, Suite 200
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-0800
fax (617) 277-0899

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2017
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD426329 · Massachusetts #223638

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508857848. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,143
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$402,989
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 2,478 417 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,011 672 $100
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 949 603 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 760 489 $140
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 452 364 $113
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 136 109 $130
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 100 77 $58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 66 61 $63
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 64 50 $194
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 24 23 $200

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Brookline Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 274. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$40
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 1 $40.00

By nature of payment

Grant
$40

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,046
Patients
642
Total drug cost
$146,685
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 234 174 $3,732
Ketoconazole Generic 207 101 $4,198
Mupirocin Generic 94 66 $731
Betamethasone Valerate Generic 93 71 $2,427
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 66 27 $2,050
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 56 33 $2,766
Metronidazole Generic 52 26 $3,375
Halobetasol Propionate Generic 47 29 $3,061
Fluorouracil Generic 44 42 $3,727
Tacrolimus Generic 44 32 $6,020

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Lester practices Dermatology Physician in Brookline, MA.
Where does Dr. Brian Lester practice?
Dr. Brian Lester practices at 235 Cypress Streeet, Brookline, MA 02445. Office phone: 6172770800.
What is Dr. Brian Lester's NPI?
Dr. Brian Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508857848, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.