Quick answers
- Does Lester D. Nave Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lester D. Nave Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lester D. Nave Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 6,913 services for Lester D. Nave Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lester D. Nave Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1407857212. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lester D. Nave Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,913 |
| Different services or procedures | 137 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)474 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)387 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)382 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)328 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)303 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Diabetes35%
- Heart failure33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lester D. Nave Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 205 Page RdPinehurst, NC 28374
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Pinehurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pinehurst, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407857212 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians