Laeben Lester, MD
NPI 1194864132 · Anesthesiology Physician · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laeben Lester, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1194864132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194864132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D72234 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
249 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 48 | $44 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 30 | $569 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 29 | $312 |
| Insertion of Probe in Esophagus for Heart Ultrasound93313 | 29 | $11 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 24 | $128 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 23 | $84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,530 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laeben Lester's NPI number?
- Laeben Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194864132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laeben Lester's specialty?
- Laeben Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laeben Lester located?
- Laeben Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Orleans St # 6208, Baltimore, MD 21287-0010.
- What is Laeben Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laeben Lester is (410) 955-5000.
- Does Laeben Lester accept Medicare?
- Laeben Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laeben Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Laeben Lester's NPI (1194864132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.