Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Lester, DO

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Helena, MT

  • NPI 1518455781
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1645 Vandelay Ave Ste 301
Helena, MT 596013929
(406) 389-2520
fax (406) 389-2531
Additional location
3687 Veterans Dr
Fort Harrison, MT 596369700
(406) 442-6410
Mailing address
Po Box 6010
Great Falls, MT 594066010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 5, 2025
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Montana #MED-PHYS-LIC-96968

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518455781. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
422
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$48,578
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 172 123 $128
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 159 101 $90
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 52 52 $130
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 13 13 $282
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $113
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine 13 13 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Helena Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,072
Patients
346
Total drug cost
$18,431
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 148 52 $2,405
Losartan Potassium Generic 118 35 $2,049
Lisinopril Generic 103 33 $746
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 100 29 $1,451
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 94 29 $592
Omeprazole Generic 86 28 $987
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 59 18 $1,262
Metformin Hcl Generic 54 21 $515
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 51 20 $1,640
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 51 16 $224

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Lester practices Family Medicine Physician in Helena, MT.
Where does Dr. Andrew Lester practice?
Dr. Andrew Lester practices at 1645 Vandelay Ave Ste 301, Helena, MT 596013929. Office phone: 4063892520.
What is Dr. Andrew Lester's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518455781, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew 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); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.