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Active NPI 1780637439 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Susan Carole Lester , MD PHD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Susan Lester, MD PHD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1988, Dr. Lester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 75 FRANCIS STREET AMORY 3.

Dr. Lester is affiliated with Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

75 Francis Street Amory 3
Brigham And Womens Hospital Department Of Pathology

Boston, MA 02115

Telephone 6177325500
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 35.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
201 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (303 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lester (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
192 65 $225.00 $42.28
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
130 27 $343.24 $83.43
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
124 102 $159.50 $38.12
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
117 113 $353.27 $85.52
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
60 23 $119.10 $28.54
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
59 48 $205.00 $35.58
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen
28 24 $64.00 $15.64
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
18 17 $159.11 $39.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License MA 75714

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110

Phone: 6177325500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 75 FRANCIS STREET AMORY 3, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, BOSTON, MA 02115 (Tel: 6177325500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 75 FRANCIS STREET AMORY 3, BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, BOSTON, MA 02115 (Tel: 6177327510)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SUSAN LESTER, MD PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Pathology (License #75714 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780637439
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

75 Francis Street Amory 3, Brigham And Womens Hospital Department Of Pathology

Boston, MA 02115

Phone: 6177327510

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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