Quick answers
- Does Lester P. Gerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lester P. Gerson 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 P. Gerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,410 Original Medicare patients and 1,991 services for Lester P. Gerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lester P. Gerson's NPI number?
- 1558308387. 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 P. Gerson, 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 | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,991 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)366 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)353 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)124 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)111 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)106 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes45%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Lester P. Gerson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lester P. Gerson 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.
- Big Bend Regional Medical CenterAlpine, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451378
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Nocona General HospitalNocona, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450641
- Otto Kaiser Memorial HospitalKenedy, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451364
- Stonewall Memorial Hospital DistrictAspermont, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451318
Practice locations
Addresses where Lester P. Gerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical DrLake Jackson, TX 77566 (713) 461‑3573
- 100 Park RdNocona, TX 76255 (940) 825‑3235
- 1110 N Sarah Dewitt Dr, Gonzales Health SystemGonzales, TX 78629 (830) 672‑7581
- 2600 N State Hwy 118, Big Bend Regional Medical CenterAlpine, TX 79830 (432) 837‑3447
- 6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030 (855) 504‑4544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lester P. Gerson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lake Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Jackson, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Singleton Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558308387 |
| 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
- 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