Quick answers
- Does Lester C. Griel Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lester C. Griel Iii 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 C. Griel Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 544 services for Lester C. Griel Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lester C. Griel Iii's NPI number?
- 1811153174. 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 C. Griel Iii, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 544 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)161 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)26 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)25 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
Hospitals where Lester C. Griel Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lester C. Griel Iii 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.
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390268
Practice locations
Addresses where Lester C. Griel Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2520 Green Tech Dr, Suite CState College, PA 16803 (814) 278‑4898
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lester C. Griel Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc367 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in State College
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in State College, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811153174 |
| 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