Active NPI 1073933719 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Adam Lesmeister , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Lesmeister, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2014, Dr. Lesmeister delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2014 SOUTH 6TH STREET.

Dr. Lesmeister is affiliated with St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2014 South 6th Street

Brainerd, MN 56401

Telephone 2188297812

Fax 2188299751

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Orthopedics Ltd Facility NPI 1538206982

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Brainerd, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.6 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lesmeister (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Brainerd Specialty Average (24.6 Years) 24.6 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	4,880	82	$0.89	$0.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	211	149	$218.83	$58.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	124	$221.17	$79.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	120	$344.00	$119.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	83	83	$441.66	$152.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	67	49	$118.67	$37.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$263.13	$93.41
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	52	22	$19.50	$7.05
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	37	30	$111.38	$36.35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	26	$70.10	$25.95
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	21	$12.00	$6.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	25	$503.22	$122.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$4767.00	$1182.30
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$92.50	$29.25
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	15	11	$179.40	$44.37
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$86.64	$26.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	155	116	$188.88	$57.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	91	$218.07	$81.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	83	$317.08	$118.12
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	96	65	$10.97	$7.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$419.34	$151.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$253.18	$94.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	32	$95.13	$36.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	38	29	$57.79	$25.85
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$462.09	$124.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	15	$81.13	$32.17
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	11	$69.00	$26.30
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	13	$94.33	$35.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	127	93	$199.90	$59.40
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	116	25	$3.00	$1.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	96	$293.48	$120.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	63	$213.13	$86.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$428.81	$156.84
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	57	38	$9.00	$6.72
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	23	$53.00	$26.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	23	$82.00	$37.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	21	$71.00	$32.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$287.27	$105.92
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	22	21	$60.00	$33.14
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$72.00	$33.45
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	11	$4475.67	$1167.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$598.91	$190.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	101	77	$201.62	$60.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	75	$191.01	$87.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$409.27	$155.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	75	$282.26	$124.23
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	79	58	$9.00	$5.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	23	$82.00	$36.53
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	32	30	$71.00	$31.94
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	25	$53.00	$25.57
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	27	27	$60.00	$32.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$283.64	$108.35
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$65.00	$29.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	61	$196.86	$74.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$285.92	$106.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	45	34	$234.24	$62.56
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	29	$9.00	$6.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	30	21	$80.60	$34.35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	19	$52.28	$23.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$291.00	$108.15
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	15	15	$51.60	$30.74
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	14	$69.80	$29.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$201.69	$75.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	34	$193.00	$72.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$282.00	$105.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$285.00	$106.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	12	$213.00	$58.23
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	12	11	$18.00	$11.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 64913

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Josephs Medical Center

2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188297812

Secondary Practice Locations

2450 Riverside Ave

Minneapolis, MN 554541450

Phone: 6122738043

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Steven Bardolph , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ian Shields , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063913853

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Megan Kempf , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154971828

Physician Assistant

Dr. Amy Lelwica , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1225164346

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katierae Herron , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235809070

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Robertson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1316011729

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2019

Registered at 2014 SOUTH 6TH STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401 (Tel: 2188297812)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2019

Registered at 400 EAST THIRD STREET, DULUTH, MN 558051951

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2019

Recorded as NICHOLAS LESMEISTER, MD

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NPI Profile Active April 21, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2014

Registered at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541450 (Tel: 6122738043)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2014

Registered at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541450 (Tel: 6122738043)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2014

Recorded as NICHOLAS LESMEISTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073933719

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 21, 2014

Last Update: April 30, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 East Third Street

Duluth, MN 558051951

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