Quick answers
- Does Michelle R. Lester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle R. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Michelle R. Lester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 387 Original Medicare patients and 6,989 services for Michelle R. Lester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle R. Lester's NPI number?
- 1699735571. 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 Michelle R. Lester, 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 | 387 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,989 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)4,680 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)727 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)434 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)280 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)134 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Michelle R. Lester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle R. Lester 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.
- AdventHealth Shawnee MissionShawnee Mission, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170104
- Menorah Medical CenterOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170182
- Overland Park Regional Medical CenterOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170176
- Saint Luke's South HospitalOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 170185
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle R. Lester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10601 Quivira Rd, Suite 200Overland Park, KS 66215 (913) 541‑3340
- 3011 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64108 (816) 751‑7832
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle R. Lester as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability KC167 clinicians in the group
- Quivira Internal Medicine Inc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Overland Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Overland Park, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability KC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699735571 |
| 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