Dr. Steven Lester, MD
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 • +1-879-555-7624
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Scottsdale Percentiles
NPI #1790769966 • CBSA 38060 • Cardiology
Statistical peer benchmarking across AZ Cardiology providers positions Dr. Steven Lester, MD in Scottsdale at -0.69σ (17.31th city percentile / 20.2th state percentile, 1,142 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Steven Lester (85259) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (658 yearly units, 17.31th metro rank), rounded out by 93000 and 93306.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Steven Lester in Scottsdale (85259) face an estimated $210.00 initial evaluation fee at 13400 E Shea Blvd (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.73/5 from 7 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 18 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2008), Dr. Lester coordinates 34 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 13400 E Shea Blvd (+1-879-555-7624).
Compared against Scottsdale, AZ Cardiology peers
1,769 annual services across 1,142 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from AZ Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 658 | 17.31th | $56 – $76 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 485 | 12.31th | $25 – $40 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 312 | 15.31th | $104 – $143 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 173 | 12.31th | $65 – $90 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 104 | 12.31th | $80 – $109 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (34 HCPCS billing breadth) | 38 | 17.31th | $50 – $73 |
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Dr. Steven Lester, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lester National Provider Identifier | NPI #1790769966 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (85259) |
| Dr. Lester Scottsdale CMS Volume Rank | 17.31th Pct (1,769 CMS svcs; Z -0.692σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (AZ Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $210.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Scottsdale, AZ) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $210.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.63/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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