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Internal Medicine

Dennis R. Lester, MD

Works at hospitals in Powell, TN · Knoxville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dennis R. Lester, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Powell, TN and Knoxville, TN. NPI 1649657347. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dennis R. Lester, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
MaleGender (as listed)
Summit Medical Group, PLLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Dennis R. Lester work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Dennis R. Lester at 2 hospitals: Physicians Regional Medical Center and University Health System, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Dennis R. Lester see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Knoxville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Dennis R. Lester's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Dennis R. Lester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis R. Lester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Dennis R. Lester?
(865) 922-2121, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Dennis R. Lester's NPI number?
1649657347. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Dennis R. Lester works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis R. Lester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dennis R. Lester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dennis R. Lester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group
  • Champion Physical Therapy LLC Halls281 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Knoxville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649657347
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians