Linda Lester, CNP
NPI 1548783889 · Nurse Practitioner · Portsmouth, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Lester, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Portsmouth, OH (NPI 1548783889).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548783889
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN.CNP.021113 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
645 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 511 | $63 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 116 | $96 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 18 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$96 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 60 | 17 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 58 | 26 |
| Prasugrel Hcl | 55 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 17 | — |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$293 across 34 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
- 2017-07-19
- Last updated
- 2023-03-27
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Lester's NPI number?
- Linda Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548783889, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Lester's specialty?
- Linda Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Lester located?
- Linda Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1711 27th St Ste 206, Portsmouth, OH 45662-2669.
- What is Linda Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Lester is (740) 356-8772.
- Does Linda Lester accept Medicare?
- Linda Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Lester's NPI (1548783889) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.