Jeff Lester, D.O.
NPI 1457436990 · Family Medicine Physician · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jeff Lester, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1457436990).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457436990
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A5421 (CA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,892 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,269 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 334 | $93 |
| Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, 7-8 Body Regions98928 | 118 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 97 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 74 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$170 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 92 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 58 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 46 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 36 | — |
| Gabapentin | 30 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jeff Lester's NPI number?
- Jeff Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457436990, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jeff Lester's specialty?
- Jeff Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jeff Lester located?
- Jeff Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 65 Aspen Way Ste 1, Watsonville, CA 95076-6054.
- What is Jeff Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jeff Lester is (831) 724-1164.
- Does Jeff Lester accept Medicare?
- Jeff Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jeff Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Jeff Lester's NPI (1457436990) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.