James Lester, - Medicare Physician Assistant in Birmingham, AL

James Lester, is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Surgical" in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

James Lester is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number PA.936) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154668994.

Contact Information

James Lester,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Lester
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience12 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Lester attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154668994
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/14/2013
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739308248
  • Enrollment ID: I20140916001088

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Lester such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154668994NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AS0400XPhysician Assistant - Surgical PA.936 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Lester,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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James Lester,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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