Lester Morehead, M.D.
NPI 1609013721 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Morehead, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1609013721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609013721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 203154 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-12
- Last updated
- 2012-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Morehead's NPI number?
- Lester Morehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609013721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Morehead's specialty?
- Lester Morehead is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Morehead located?
- Lester Morehead's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71104-0000.
- What is Lester Morehead's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Morehead is (318) 675-5621.
- Does Lester Morehead accept Medicare?
- Lester Morehead is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Morehead's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Morehead's NPI (1609013721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.