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Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in New York, NY · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1215939012

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Lester Gottesman
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 425 W 59th St, Suite 9a, New York, NY, 10019
Phone (212) 523-8417
Fax (212) 523-8186
Enumeration date Aug 11, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

208C00000X Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 138485 (NY) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
00896066 Medicaid NY -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Lester Gottesman?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lester Gottesman is 1215939012, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Lester Gottesman practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in New York, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.