Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Lester, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Cuero, TX

  • NPI 1083818652
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102
Cuero, TX 779544727
(361) 275-9754
fax (361) 275-9009
Additional location
1001 W Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 762343745
(940) 387-7588
Additional location
134 S Mesquite St
Muenster, TX 762522789
(940) 387-7588
Show 1 more location
Additional location
3322 Colorado Blvd, Suite 101
Denton, TX 762106888
(940) 387-7588
fax (940) 566-0881
Mailing address
2500 N Esplanade St Ste 103
Cuero, TX 779544727

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 2, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M5327
Medicaid
TX #195906601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083818652. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
46
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,033
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $160
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 22 13 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Cuero Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $24.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
68
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$810
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 33 $376
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 20 19 $227
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 0 $207

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Lester's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Lester practices Surgery Physician in Cuero, TX.
Where does Dr. Stephen Lester practice?
Dr. Stephen Lester practices at 2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102, Cuero, TX 779544727. Office phone: 3612759754.
What is Dr. Stephen Lester's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083818652, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Lester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Lester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.