Lester J Layfield, MD - Medicare Pathology in Columbia, MO

Lester J Layfield, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Cytopathology" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and his current practice location is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-1201.

Lester J Layfield is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2012029315) 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 1033209648.

Contact Information

Lester J Layfield, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001
(573) 882-1201
(573) 884-4612

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLester J Layfield
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience45 Years
Location1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri
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:
  • Lester J Layfield attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033209648
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496706855
  • Enrollment ID: I20121110000171

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lester J Layfield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033209648NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZC0500XPathology - Cytopathology 2012029315 (Missouri)Primary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 2012029315 (Missouri)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560997

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. Lester J Layfield allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

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. Lester J Layfield 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
Lester J Layfield, MD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Lester J Layfield, MD
1 Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001

Ph: (573) 882-1201

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