Dr Stephen Paul Lester, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Cuero, TX

Dr Stephen Paul Lester, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Cuero, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Dewitt Medical District and his current practice location is 2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102, Cuero, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 275-9754.

Dr Stephen Paul Lester is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M5327) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083818652.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Paul Lester, MD
2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102,
Cuero, TX 77954-4727
(361) 275-9754
(361) 275-9009

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Paul Lester
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102, Cuero, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Stephen Paul Lester attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083818652
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123190170
  • Enrollment ID: I20080708000330

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Paul Lester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083818652NPI-NPPES
195906601MedicaidTX
8K7641OtherTXBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery M5327 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cuero Regional HospitalCuero, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dewitt Medical District307242139520

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Stephen Paul Lester allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDewitt Medical District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366532608
PECOS PAC ID: 3072421395
Enrollment ID: O20031202000088

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Stephen Paul Lester is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Stephen Paul Lester, MD
2500 N Esplanade St Ste 103,
Cuero, TX 77954-4727

Ph: (361) 275-9754
Dr Stephen Paul Lester, MD
2500 N Esplanade St Ste 102,
Cuero, TX 77954-4727

Ph: (361) 275-9754

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