Quick answers
- Does Edward Lester Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward Lester 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.
- What is Edward Lester Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1538582473. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Edward Lester Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward Lester Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward Lester Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Navarre Pl, 5500 Bmg Interventional RadiologySouth Bend, IN 46601 (574) 647‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward Lester Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in South Bend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Bend, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538582473 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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