Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lester Kitten, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1164530101
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #975
Medicaid
SC #AN0496

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164530101. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
81
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,633
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 27 27 $71
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 23 23 $77
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 20 20 $108
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 11 11 $252

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$150
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $150.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$150

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lester Kitten's medical specialty?
Dr. Lester Kitten practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Lester Kitten practice?
Dr. Lester Kitten practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Lester Kitten's NPI?
Dr. Lester Kitten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164530101, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lester Kitten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lester Kitten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lester Kitten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope (HCPCS 00732). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.