Quick answers
- Does Charles W. Lester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles W. Lester 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 Charles W. Lester's NPI number?
- 1609981117. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles W. Lester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12550 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 306North Miami, FL 33181 (305) 895‑0504
- 2828 Coral Way, Suite 460Coral Gables, FL 33145 (305) 642‑5255
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles W. Lester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Luis Hines and Associates, PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
- Geriatric Psychiatryalso
Other psychiatrists in North Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Luis Hines and Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609981117 |
| 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
- 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