Melissa Lester, D.O.
NPI 1609974708 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Huntington, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Lester, D.O. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Huntington, WV (NPI 1609974708).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609974708
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1944 (WV)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
639 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 185 | $96 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 96 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 57 | $79 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 45 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 330 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | 81 |
| Nitroglycerin | 141 | 73 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 122 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 122 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 119 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$437 across 13 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)
- 3075 US Route 60 Ste D265Huntington, WV 25705-8859Phone: (304) 528-4600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2025-07-10
- Certified
- 2025-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Lester's NPI number?
- Melissa Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609974708, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Lester's specialty?
- Melissa Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Lester located?
- Melissa Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1249 15th St, Huntington, WV 25701-3662.
- What is Melissa Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Lester is (304) 691-8500.
- Does Melissa Lester accept Medicare?
- Melissa Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Lester's NPI (1609974708) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.