Lester Potempa, DO
NPI 1164422283 · Psychiatry Physician · Southfield, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Potempa, DO is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Southfield, MI (NPI 1164422283).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164422283
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101009556 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
398 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 204 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 70 | $50 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 68 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 41 | $130 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 15 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 44201 Dequindre RdTroy, MI 48085-1117Phone: (248) 964-1007Fax: (248) 964-1034
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Potempa's NPI number?
- Lester Potempa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164422283, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Potempa's specialty?
- Lester Potempa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Potempa located?
- Lester Potempa's practice location on file with NPPES is 22255 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075-3710.
- What is Lester Potempa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Potempa is (248) 849-3301.
- Does Lester Potempa accept Medicare?
- Lester Potempa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Potempa's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Potempa's NPI (1164422283) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.