DentalNPI

Samuel Reid Lester, DMD

Dentist (Other) · Lexington, MS

Dentist (Other)sMore in MississippiHPSA dental shortage · 25Medicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Profile completeness

Medium

9 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

Measures how filled-in the federal record is — not clinical quality.

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Practice footprintCMS

0locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$984

17 disclosed payments. Federal disclosure law — payments are legal and common, not a quality indicator.

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HPSA dental shortageHRSA

25/ 26

High need — High federal priority — among the most underserved dental areas. HPSA score reflects population need, not provider quality.

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Credentials & training

Specialty
Dentist (Other)
Taxonomy
Dentist
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy code
122300000X
Credential
DMD
Credential type
dentist

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$984
Number of payments
17

Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.

Before you book

Five-minute checklist before you call

Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.

  1. Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost

    • “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
    • “Are you accepting new Mississippi Medicaid patients right now?”
    • “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
    • “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is Samuel Reid Lester the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
    • “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
    • “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”

  3. Verify the license yourself

    Search the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners site →

  4. Match office services to your needs

    • “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
    • “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
    • “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
    • “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
    • “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”

Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.

Call (662) 834-9899

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About dentist (other)s

What is a dentist (other)?

A dentist whose NPPES record does not specify a sub-specialty. Most providers in this category practice as general dentists; some are specialists who simply registered under the broader category. Always confirm scope of practice with the office.

Training. Four years of dental school after a bachelor's degree, ending with a DDS or DMD. Some have completed additional residencies that aren't reflected in their primary NPPES taxonomy.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Samuel Reid Lester's NPI?
    Samuel Reid Lester has the National Provider Identifier 1669607016. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Samuel Reid Lester accept Medicare?
    Yes. Samuel Reid Lester is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Samuel Reid Lester accept Mississippi Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified Mississippi Medicaid acceptance signal for Samuel Reid Lester. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Mississippi Medicaid provider directory at https://medicaid.ms.gov/.
  • Does Samuel Reid Lester practice in a dental shortage area?
    Yes. The practice address falls within an HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area with a score of 25 out of 26. Higher HPSA scores mean greater unmet local need.
  • How do I verify Samuel Reid Lester's dental license?
    Use the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://www.dentalboard.ms.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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