2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851506976 APRN
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CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN filed 3,218 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee.

3K
Part D claims, 2023

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CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,218 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2007

NPI 1851506976

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,218 168% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 6223 HIGHLAND PLACE WAY STE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 801-3678. NPI 1851506976 was issued on 05/11/2007. 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 3,218 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $130K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.6%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

6223 HIGHLAND PLACE WAY STE 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Provider Details

NPI 1851506976
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/11/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN 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.

SEGUE HEALTH PARTNERS LLC
CORDOVA, TN

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,218
Total Claims
$130K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,242
Total Day Supply
57,749
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
503 (15.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
130

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN 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
Gabapentin
379
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
288
Potassium Chloride
143
Quetiapine Fumarate
104
Tramadol Hcl
104
Lorazepam
97
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
92
Mirtazapine
90
Furosemide
78
Sertraline Hcl
77

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's 3,218 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's specialty?
CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: APRN.
How much does CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN wrote 3,218 Medicare Part D claims totaling $130K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN located?
CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN is located at 6223 HIGHLAND PLACE WAY STE 101, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 801-3678.
What is CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's NPI number?
CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851506976, issued on 05/11/2007.
Does CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN had 503 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.6%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,218 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's credentials?
CHRISTINE LESTER, APRN's NPI is 1851506976 with credentials APRN. 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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