Lester Nave, MD
NPI 1407857212 · Family Medicine Physician · Sanford, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Nave, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sanford, NC (NPI 1407857212).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407857212
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27264 (NC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,244 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 Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 474 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 387 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 382 | $120 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 328 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 303 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 524 | 129 |
| Omeprazole | 462 | 130 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 443 | 108 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 354 | 82 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 337 | 83 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 306 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,031 across 57 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 (1)
- 555 Carthage StSanford, NC 27330-4104Phone: (919) 774-6518Fax: (919) 774-1831
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2018-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Nave's NPI number?
- Lester Nave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407857212, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Nave's specialty?
- Lester Nave is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Nave located?
- Lester Nave's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330-4104.
- What is Lester Nave's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Nave is (919) 774-6518.
- Does Lester Nave accept Medicare?
- Lester Nave is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Nave's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Nave's NPI (1407857212) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.