Quick answers
- Does Darrell R. Lester Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darrell R. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Darrell R. Lester Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 951 Original Medicare patients and 3,444 services for Darrell R. Lester Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darrell R. Lester Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1598847162. 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 Darrell R. Lester 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 | 951 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,444 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)974 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)804 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)361 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)263 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)219 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Darrell R. Lester Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darrell R. 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.
- Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280003
- CHI Health St. ElizabethLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280020
- Columbus Community Hospital, IncColumbus, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280111
- Faith HealthNorfolk, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280125
- Kearney Regional Medical CenterKearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280134
Practice locations
Addresses where Darrell R. Lester Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5440 S St, Suite 200Lincoln, NE 68506 (402) 465‑1900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darrell R. Lester Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pathology Medical Services PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Lincoln
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pathology Medical Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598847162 |
| 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