Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sara Lester, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Rochester, MN
- NPI 1306257563
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559052941
(507) 284-2511 - Additional location
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2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Gw Medicine Faculty Associates
Washington, DC 200373201
(202) 741-3000 - Additional location
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1000 1St Dr Nw
Austin, MN 559122941
(507) 433-7351
fax (507) 433-8758
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 18, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #61952
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306257563. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
190
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$21,455
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 61 | 59 | $127 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 31 | 16 | $32 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 21 | 21 | $216 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 20 | 18 | $24 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 18 | 17 | $177 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 16 | 16 | $90 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 12 | 12 | $110 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 11 | 11 | $164 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 56 peers in Rochester Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
35
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,102
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | Generic | 23 | 0 | $809 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $293 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sara Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara Lester practices Family Medicine Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Sara Lester practice?
Dr. Sara Lester practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559052941. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Sara Lester's NPI?
Dr. Sara Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306257563, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.