Lester Hockenberry
NPI 1538114715 · Internal Medicine Physician · Harvey, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Hockenberry is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Harvey, IL (NPI 1538114715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538114715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 03613121 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 351 | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 326 | 90 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 131 | 35 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 131 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 126 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl | 121 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$498 across 27 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Hockenberry's NPI number?
- Lester Hockenberry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538114715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Hockenberry's specialty?
- Lester Hockenberry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Hockenberry located?
- Lester Hockenberry's practice location on file with NPPES is 31 W 155th St, Harvey, IL 60426.
- What is Lester Hockenberry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Hockenberry is (708) 596-5177.
- Does Lester Hockenberry accept Medicare?
- Lester Hockenberry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Hockenberry's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Hockenberry's NPI (1538114715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.