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James W Lester Jr., M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Durham, NC · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1952321309

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name James W Lester Jr.
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC, 27704
Phone (919) 470-5272
Fax (919) 470-5271
Enumeration date Jul 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 2, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 39191 (NC) 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
89127RV Medicaid NC -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does James Lester practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Durham, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for James Lester?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Lester is 1952321309, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-07-02.