Merkita Lester, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Memphis, TN

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Merkita Lester, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Ut Regional One Physicians Inc and her current practice location is 3109 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 515-4800.

Merkita Lester is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 23817) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1124529904.

Contact Information

Merkita Lester, FNP-C
3109 Walnut Grove Rd,
Memphis, TN 38111-3509
(901) 515-4800
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMerkita Lester
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location3109 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Merkita Lester graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124529904
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2018
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981948411
  • Enrollment ID: I20181210002371

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merkita Lester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124529904NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 23817 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Regional One HealthMemphis, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Regional One Physicians Inc5698993418277

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. Merkita Lester allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameChrist Community Health Services Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982686614
PECOS PAC ID: 3870402084
Enrollment ID: O20040528000468
Entity NameUt Regional One Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093130585
PECOS PAC ID: 5698993418
Enrollment ID: O20140820000662

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. Merkita 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
Merkita Lester, FNP-C
6111 Maher Trl,
Bartlett, TN 38135-9267

Ph: (901) 282-5799		Merkita Lester, FNP-C
3109 Walnut Grove Rd,
Memphis, TN 38111-3509

Ph: (901) 515-4800

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