Active NPI 1083818652 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Paul Lester , MD

Surgery • Cuero, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Lester, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Cuero, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2003, Dr. Lester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 N ESPLANADE ST STE 102.

Dr. Lester is affiliated with Dewitt Medical District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102

Cuero, TX 779544727

Telephone 3612759754

Fax 3612759009

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Cuero, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs -7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Cuero, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

26.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lester (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Cuero Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$215.00	$160.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	13	$75.00	$54.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	84	45	$140.07	$69.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$202.27	$109.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	22	$78.00	$37.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$133.26	$85.77
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$198.00	$94.99
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$2196.06	$640.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	109	50	$141.00	$70.50
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	42	22	$78.00	$37.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$208.00	$106.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	25	$139.00	$88.31
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	19	19	$2237.00	$616.76
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	13	$198.00	$98.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$320.00	$165.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	46	$139.00	$72.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$208.00	$102.96
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	15	$78.00	$39.12
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$198.00	$100.78
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$1106.00	$324.71
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	13	$47.00	$14.48
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$2237.00	$598.53
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	12	12	$1191.00	$389.36
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$82.75	$18.66
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1271.00	$429.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	86	31	$78.00	$38.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$208.00	$104.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	66	$139.00	$71.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	35	34	$198.00	$94.54
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	31	30	$77.39	$18.36
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	28	28	$2237.00	$642.33
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	27	26	$49.19	$14.24
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	23	23	$1106.00	$325.58
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope	13	13	$1191.00	$327.60
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1271.00	$350.15
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$268.00	$133.56
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$375.00	$84.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$208.00	$103.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$320.00	$158.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	32	$139.00	$67.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	22	$84.00	$42.16
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	29	28	$59.00	$18.29
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	28	28	$47.00	$14.18
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	14	$78.00	$38.27
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	17	17	$1106.00	$333.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$206.00	$95.19
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	13	$141.00	$71.00
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	13	13	$2237.00	$643.38
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$375.00	$96.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	47	28	$141.00	$70.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$208.00	$103.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	34	$139.00	$69.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	31	$206.00	$100.56
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	24	24	$47.00	$14.12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	19	19	$59.00	$18.54
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$375.00	$119.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$143.00	$71.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	13	$78.00	$38.07
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$2237.00	$606.90
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$1311.83	$333.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$320.00	$157.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-02

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX M5327

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

195906601 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

8K7641 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dewitt Medical District

2500 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX 779544727

Phone: 3612753466

Secondary Practice Locations

134 S Mesquite St

Muenster, TX 762522789

Phone: 9403877588

3322 Colorado Blvd, Suite 101

Denton, TX 762106888

Phone: 9403877588

1001 W Eagle Dr

Decatur, TX 762343745

Phone: 9403877588

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Valente Benavides , MD

Surgery

NPI 1316987597

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 02, 2024

Registered at 2500 N ESPLANADE ST STE 102, CUERO, TX 779544727 (Tel: 3612759754)

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Updated Practice Location March 03, 2023

Registered at 2500 N ESPLANADE ST STE 103, CUERO, TX 779544727 (Tel: 3612759754)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 03, 2023

Registered at 2500 N ESPLANADE ST STE 103, CUERO, TX 779544727 (Tel: 3612759754)

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2022

Registered at 1001 W EAGLE DR, DECATUR, TX 762343745 (Tel: 9403877588)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2022

Registered at 3322 COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 101, DENTON, TX 762106888 (Tel: 9403877588)

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NPI Profile Active November 12, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 12, 2009

Registered at 3322 COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 101, DENTON, TX 762106864 (Tel: 9403877588)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 12, 2009

Registered at 3322 COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 101, DENTON, TX 762106864 (Tel: 9403877588)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 12, 2009

Recorded as STEPHEN LESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 12, 2009

Surgery (License #M5327 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083818652

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 14, 2007

Last Update: October 02, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2500 N Esplanade St Ste 103

Cuero, TX 779544727

Phone: 3612759754

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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