Charles Lester, MD
NPI 1851357974 · Psychiatry Physician · Muskogee, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Lester, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Muskogee, OK (NPI 1851357974).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851357974
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17326 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,426 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 | 894 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 100 | $72 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 77 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 66 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 528 | 64 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 425 | 89 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 290 | 39 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 282 | 43 |
| Clonazepam | 269 | 31 |
| Mirtazapine | 264 | 53 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 6 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
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2024-08-05
- Certified
- 2024-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Lester's NPI number?
- Charles Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851357974, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Lester's specialty?
- Charles Lester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Lester located?
- Charles Lester's practice location on file with NPPES is 333 S 38th St Ste K, Muskogee, OK 74401-4937.
- What is Charles Lester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Lester is (918) 687-9227.
- Does Charles Lester accept Medicare?
- Charles Lester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Lester's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Lester's NPI (1851357974) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.