Sara Lester, MD
NPI 1053721126 · Anesthesiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Lester, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1053721126).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053721126
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 33 | $50 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 30 | $53 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 28 | $155 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 22 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 15 | $154 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 14 | $63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 625 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900Phone: (205) 934-6525
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-29
- Last updated
- 2020-05-26
- Certified
- 2020-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Lester's NPI number?
- Sara Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053721126, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Lester's specialty?
- Sara Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sara Lester located?
- Sara Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243-3326.
- What is Sara Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Lester is (205) 977-1949.
- Does Sara Lester accept Medicare?
- Sara Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Lester's NPI (1053721126) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.