Quick answers
- Does George W. Lester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George 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.
- How many Medicare patients does George W. Lester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 6,163 services for George W. Lester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George W. Lester's NPI number?
- 1942451000. 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 George W. 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,163 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (J7328)5,545 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)95 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)60 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)53 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where George W. Lester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George W. 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.
- Mercyhealth FHN HospitalFreeport, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140160
- UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228
Practice locations
Addresses where George W. Lester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1340 Charles StRockford, IL 61104
- 1401 E State StRockford, IL 61104 (815) 489‑4400
- 6824 Newburg Rd, Sa ValleyRockford, IL 61108 (779) 696‑7610
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George W. Lester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Swedishamerican Hospital389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Swedishamerican Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942451000 |
| 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