Physician Profile
Lester J. Fahrner, MD, MS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fahrner
Based in Charlotte, NC, Lester J. Fahrner, MD, MS is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Lester cared for 1,543 Medicare patients across 3,819 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. NPI 1295995900 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (704) 334-7800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 E MOREHEAD ST STE 300
Charlotte, NC 28202
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,819 services · 1,543 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
44 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
42 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
270 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
218 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
153 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
147 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
108 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
88 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
85 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 72197 |
60 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
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 radiologists in Charlotte 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fahrner specialize in?
Dr. Fahrner is a radiologist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fahrner located?
Dr. Fahrner is listed at 700 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fahrner's phone number?
The number on file is (704) 334-7800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fahrner's NPI number?
Dr. Fahrner's National Provider Identifier is 1295995900. 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. Fahrner go to medical school?
Dr. Fahrner attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fahrner been practicing?
Dr. Fahrner has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fahrner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fahrner performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fahrner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fahrner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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