Active NPI 1902001134 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Thomas W Liester , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Buffalo, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Thomas Liester, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Buffalo, MN. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Thomas Liester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N.

Thomas Liester is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1700 Highway 25 N

Buffalo, MN 553131930

Telephone 7636821313

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stellis Health, Pa Facility NPI 1184664674

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Buffalo, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Liester (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Buffalo Specialty Average (13.8 Years) 13.8 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
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	99	92	$412.25	$104.10
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	58	58	$549.10	$138.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	38	38	$263.50	$65.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	103	102	$571.20	$143.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$389.30	$105.06
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	34	$289.85	$67.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	95	91	$536.25	$163.73
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	45	45	$271.25	$81.89
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	37	37	$263.50	$78.01
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	28	28	$487.00	$147.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	99	95	$548.25	$163.67
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	41	41	$501.50	$151.27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	38	26	$282.20	$85.94
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	15	$106.25	$31.96
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	14	14	$289.85	$88.91
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	13	13	$271.15	$81.39
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$279.31	$82.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	114	112	$518.50	$171.56
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	39	39	$476.00	$153.02
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	27	27	$255.85	$84.49
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	24	$260.10	$85.64
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	13	$101.15	$33.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	123	122	$497.25	$165.44
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	59	58	$456.45	$155.63
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	13	13	$244.80	$83.10
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$248.20	$84.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	76	$585.00	$167.88
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	34	34	$531.00	$154.47
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	11	11	$284.00	$82.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	77	76	$560.00	$167.15
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	21	21	$509.00	$153.66
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$278.00	$82.85
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	11	11	$272.00	$82.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN TEMP 987,

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 551012502

Phone: 6512213456

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Group Health Plan Inc

927 Churchill W St, Stillwater, MN 550826605

Phone: 6514395330

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

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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 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930 (Tel: 7636821313)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1700 HIGHWAY 25 N, BUFFALO, MN 553131930 (Tel: 7636821313)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS LIESTER, P.A.-C.

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

Physician Assistant (License #TEMP 987, in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902001134

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 18, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1700 Highway 25 N

Buffalo, MN 553131930

Phone: 7636821313

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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