Lester Blair, M.D.
NPI 1134183437 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Blair, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1134183437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134183437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 124013-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
599 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 209 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 76 | $197 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 37 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 31 | $132 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 343 | 95 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 307 | 53 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 214 | 47 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 87 | 19 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 72 | 24 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 68 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 records (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 (2)
- 525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065-4870Phone: (646) 962-2333
- 156 William StNew York, NY 10038-2609Phone: (646) 962-5665
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2023-07-07
- Certified
- 2023-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Blair's NPI number?
- Lester Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134183437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Blair's specialty?
- Lester Blair is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Blair located?
- Lester Blair's practice location on file with NPPES is 170 William St, New York, NY 10038.
- What is Lester Blair's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Blair is (212) 238-0100.
- Does Lester Blair accept Medicare?
- Lester Blair is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Blair's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Blair's NPI (1134183437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.