William Lester, M.D.
NPI 1356410732 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Lester, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1356410732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356410732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25618 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 681 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 284 | 42 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 202 | 25 |
| Clonazepam | 139 | 16 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 124 | 19 |
| Alprazolam | 100 | 11 |
| Diazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2018-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Lester's NPI number?
- William Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356410732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Lester's specialty?
- William Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Lester located?
- William Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 2050 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504-1405.
- What is William Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Lester is (606) 878-1219.
- Does William Lester accept Medicare?
- William Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — William Lester's NPI (1356410732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.