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Dr. Michael Lester
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1255750501
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3000 - Additional location
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Department of Medicine, 1161 21St Avenue South
Nashville, TN 372320001
(615) 322-3384 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 6, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #55666
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255750501. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
874
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,637
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 180 | 132 | $132 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 108 | 105 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 108 | 38 | $202 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 87 | 84 | $8 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 85 | 80 | $21 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 77 | 75 | $11 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 50 | 50 | $168 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 49 | 44 | $89 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 47 | 28 | $73 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 29 | 28 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 40 peers in Nashville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
938
Patients
211
Total drug cost
$380,845
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 161 | 35 | $115,989 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 135 | 37 | $4,018 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 127 | 26 | $109,614 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 82 | 26 | $1,757 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 72 | 38 | $405 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 65 | 12 | $34,214 |
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 53 | 0 | $26,668 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 44 | 0 | $25,287 |
| Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) | Brand | 41 | 0 | $15,817 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 34 | 11 | $17,574 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Lester practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Lester practice?
Dr. Michael Lester practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372320001. Office phone: 6153223000.
What is Dr. Michael Lester's NPI?
Dr. Michael Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255750501, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.