Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lester, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Fayetteville, NC

  • NPI 1043573322
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Owen Dr
Fayetteville, NC 283043425
(910) 678-0100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #184165

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043573322. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,431
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$84,619
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 324 208 $122
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 180 133 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 131 112 $87
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99 28 $47
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 89 16 $60
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 84 68 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 80 73 $13
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 62 26 $77
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 55 51 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 48 45 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
725
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$10,062
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 123 38 $2,197
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 98 29 $797
Losartan Potassium Generic 65 22 $592
Lisinopril Generic 57 20 $405
Omeprazole Generic 56 15 $871
Metformin Hcl Generic 46 16 $384
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 44 16 $99
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 43 12 $894
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 40 13 $897
Furosemide Generic 29 0 $176

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lester practices Family Medicine Physician in Fayetteville, NC.
Where does Dr. James Lester practice?
Dr. James Lester practices at 1601 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 283043425. Office phone: 9106780100.
What is Dr. James Lester's NPI?
Dr. James Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043573322, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.