Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LESAR
Christopher J Lesar, M.D. practices vascular surgery in Chattanooga, TN. Christopher is a 1995 graduate of Medical College of Ohio. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 2,841 services to 2,384 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (423) 602-2750
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2358 LIFESTYLE WAY STE 100
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,841 services · 2,384 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
249 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
81 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
48 |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | Procedure | 37229 |
38 |
| Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37227 |
37 |
| Insertion of tube into vena cava | Procedure | 36010 |
32 |
| Insertion of stent in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37226 |
26 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
237 |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
123 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
28 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other vascular surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 vascular surgeons in Chattanooga 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Ohio 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Medical College of Ohio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lesar specialize in?
Dr. Lesar is a vascular surgeon in Chattanooga, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “VASCULAR SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lesar located?
Dr. Lesar is listed at 2358 LIFESTYLE WAY STE 100, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lesar's phone number?
The number on file is (423) 602-2750. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lesar?
Dr. Lesar's National Provider Identifier is 1285628917. 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
Where did Dr. Lesar go to medical school?
Dr. Lesar attended Medical College of Ohio, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lesar have?
Dr. Lesar has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lesar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lesar performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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