2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013165679 NP
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DEBRA LESTER, NP

Nurse Practitioner in MARION, Ohio. 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
577
Medicare Part D claims · 84 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DEBRA LESTER, NP filed 577 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in MARION, Ohio, prescribing 85% generic.

577
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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.

DEBRA LESTER, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

577 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 DEBRA LESTER, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2008

NPI 1013165679

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

577 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DEBRA LESTER, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1050 DELAWARE AVE, MARION, OH, 43302, with a listed phone of (740) 383-7940. NPI 1013165679 was issued on 09/08/2008. 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 577 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 84 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1050 DELAWARE AVE
MARION, OH 43302

Provider Details

NPI 1013165679
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/08/2008

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEBRA LESTER, NP. To verify DEBRA LESTER, NP's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEBRA LESTER, NP — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 577 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.

577
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
84
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,266
Total Day Supply
37,188
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DEBRA LESTER, NP 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
45
Omeprazole
29
Allopurinol
21
Gabapentin
21
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
19
Lisinopril
19
Furosemide
17
Potassium Chloride
17
Glimepiride
15
Carvedilol
13

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DEBRA LESTER, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBRA LESTER, NP's 577 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBRA LESTER, NP's specialty?
DEBRA LESTER, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in MARION, Ohio. Credentials: NP.
How much does DEBRA LESTER, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBRA LESTER, NP wrote 577 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 84 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBRA LESTER, NP located?
DEBRA LESTER, NP is located at 1050 DELAWARE AVE, MARION, OH, 43302. Phone: (740) 383-7940.
What is DEBRA LESTER, NP's NPI number?
DEBRA LESTER, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013165679, issued on 09/08/2008.
Does DEBRA LESTER, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBRA LESTER, NP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBRA LESTER, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBRA LESTER, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBRA LESTER, NP accept Medicare?
DEBRA LESTER, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 577 Part D claims and 84 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBRA LESTER, NP's credentials?
DEBRA LESTER, NP's NPI is 1013165679 with credentials NP. 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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