Michael Lester
NPI 1255750501 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lester is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1255750501).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255750501
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 55666 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 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
612 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 173 | $136 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $204 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 64 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $89 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 51 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 263 | 56 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 188 | 57 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 153 | 32 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 124 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 103 | 53 |
| Azithromycin | 101 | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Department of Medicine1161 21st Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-3384
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2024-03-06
- Certified
- 2024-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lester's NPI number?
- Michael Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255750501, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lester's specialty?
- Michael Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Lester located?
- Michael Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Michael Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lester is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Michael Lester accept Medicare?
- Michael Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lester's NPI (1255750501) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.