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- 235 Cypress Streeet, Suite 200, Brookline, MA 02445
About Dr. Lester
Brian W. Lester, MD is a healthcare provider in Brookline, MA specializing in dermatology. Brian trained at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 2,980 Medicare patients across 6,055 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1508857848.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 277-0800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
235 CYPRESS STREEET SUITE 200
Brookline, MA 02445
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,055 services · 2,980 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,448 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
944 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
491 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
126 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
118 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
57 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
40 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Brookline 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lester's specialty?
Dr. Lester is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Brookline, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lester?
Dr. Lester is listed at 235 Cypress Streeet Suite 200, Brookline, MA 02445. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lester?
The number on file is (617) 277-0800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lester's NPI number?
Dr. Lester's National Provider Identifier is 1508857848. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lester's medical education?
Dr. Lester attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lester been practicing?
Dr. Lester has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lester known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lester performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lester confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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