2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1508857848 MD
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BRIAN LESTER, MD

Dermatology Physician in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 461 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$40
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN LESTER, MD filed 1,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, prescribing 90% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRIAN LESTER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,166 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN LESTER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN LESTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2005

NPI 1508857848

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,166 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Dermatology Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

BRIAN LESTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 235 CYPRESS STREEET, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445, with a listed phone of (617) 277-0800. NPI 1508857848 was issued on 11/04/2005. 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 1,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 461 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $344K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

235 CYPRESS STREEET
BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Provider Details

NPI 1508857848
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/04/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN LESTER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NORTHEAST DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
BROOKLINE, MA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRIAN LESTER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Grant

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRIAN LESTER, MD. To verify BRIAN LESTER, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BRIAN LESTER, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,166 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,166
Total Claims
$344K
Total Drug Cost
461
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,315
Total Day Supply
34,961
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$308K
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BRIAN LESTER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
234
Ketoconazole
207
Mupirocin
94
Betamethasone Valerate
93
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
66
Clindamycin Phosphate
56
Metronidazole
52
Halobetasol Propionate
47
Fluorouracil
44
Tacrolimus
44

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How BRIAN LESTER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN LESTER, MD's 1,166 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN LESTER, MD's specialty?
BRIAN LESTER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BROOKLINE, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN LESTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN LESTER, MD wrote 1,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $344K in drug costs for 461 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN LESTER, MD located?
BRIAN LESTER, MD is located at 235 CYPRESS STREEET, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445. Phone: (617) 277-0800.
What is BRIAN LESTER, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN LESTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508857848, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does BRIAN LESTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN LESTER, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $308K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN LESTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN LESTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN LESTER, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN LESTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,166 Part D claims and 461 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN LESTER, MD's credentials?
BRIAN LESTER, MD's NPI is 1508857848 with credentials MD. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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