Paul Lesko, MD
NPI 1851826382 · Anesthesiology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Lesko, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1851826382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851826382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 58140 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
914 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 | 171 | $116 |
| Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 152 | $76 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 123 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0483 | 42 | $242 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 297 | 228 |
| Gabapentin | 254 | 165 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 240 | 175 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 179 | 89 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 118 | 85 |
| Pregabalin | 62 | 43 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 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
- 2017-04-21
- Last updated
- 2022-05-02
- Certified
- 2022-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Lesko's NPI number?
- Paul Lesko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851826382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Lesko's specialty?
- Paul Lesko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Lesko located?
- Paul Lesko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-109, Knoxville, TN 37920-1511.
- What is Paul Lesko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Lesko is (865) 305-9220.
- Does Paul Lesko accept Medicare?
- Paul Lesko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Lesko's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Lesko's NPI (1851826382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.