2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician NPI 1154667558 M.D.
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ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.

Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
14
Medicare Part D claims · Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician avg: 89

What the federal data shows

ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida.

14
Part D claims, 2023

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ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

14 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/13/2012

NPI 1154667558

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician

Rare

51 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 89

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician share within Florida

1. Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 813 WAGONWHEEL RD, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547, with a listed phone of (850) 862-6158. NPI 1154667558 was issued on 12/13/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LESTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $408 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 51 enrolled providers across 26 states and an average of 89 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

813 WAGONWHEEL RD
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

Provider Details

NPI 1154667558
Specialty Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/13/2012

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.. To verify ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

14
Total Claims
$408
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38
Total Day Supply
1,099
Generic Drug Cost
$398

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.39

Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician Overview

How ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician landscape nationally.

51
Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician Providers in US
26
States with Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician
89
Avg Claims per Provider

ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s 14 claims are below the specialty average of 89.

Nearby Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LESTER.

Compare Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s specialty?
ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician and practices in FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $408 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. located?
ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. is located at 813 WAGONWHEEL RD, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547. Phone: (850) 862-6158.
What is ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154667558, issued on 12/13/2012.
How many Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 51 Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician providers across 26 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine (M.D./D.O.) Physician provider writes 89 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARTHUR LESTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s credentials?
ARTHUR LESTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1154667558 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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