Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lester Young, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Surgery Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Yakima, WA

  • NPI 1518118678
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2811 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 989023799
(509) 575-3946

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #68579 · Washington #MD61103790

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518118678. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
33
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,341
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 19 $130
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $133

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Yakima Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 16. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,564
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 19 $9,564.33

By nature of payment

Education
$7,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,386
Food and Beverage
$1,170
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
35
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$150
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 35 33 $150

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lester Young's medical specialty?
Dr. Lester Young practices Surgery Physician in Yakima, WA.
Where does Dr. Lester Young practice?
Dr. Lester Young practices at 2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 989023799. Office phone: 5095753946.
What is Dr. Lester Young's NPI?
Dr. Lester Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518118678, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lester Young accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lester Young accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lester Young commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.