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Dr. Lester James Yen, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Physician in West Des Moines, IA · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1568458396

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Lester James Yen
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 5950 University Ave, Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Phone (515) 875-9744
Fax (515) 875-9765
Enumeration date Sep 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jan 11, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

2082S0105X Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-28656 (IA) Secondary
208200000X Plastic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-28656 (IA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What is the NPI number for Lester Yen?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Lester Yen is 1568458396, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Lester Yen practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in West Des Moines, IA. 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 2024-01-11.