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
- Primary practice
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235 Cypress Streeet, Suite 200
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-0800
fax (617) 277-0899
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$40
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $40.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.