Lester Fogelsanger, M.D.
NPI 1881785442 · Psychiatry Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Fogelsanger, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1881785442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881785442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD427836 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
752 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 278 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 278 | $185 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 98 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$185 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 95 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 62 | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 47 | — |
| Clozapine | 35 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 33 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 31 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2007-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Fogelsanger's NPI number?
- Lester Fogelsanger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881785442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Fogelsanger's specialty?
- Lester Fogelsanger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Fogelsanger located?
- Lester Fogelsanger's practice location on file with NPPES is 1810 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6026.
- What is Lester Fogelsanger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Fogelsanger is (215) 204-7276.
- Does Lester Fogelsanger accept Medicare?
- Lester Fogelsanger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Fogelsanger's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Fogelsanger's NPI (1881785442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.