Dr. Daniel John Lesser, MD

  • San Diego, CA
  • Pediatric pulmonology physician
NPI1427274679PAC ID6204012834
Part D claims, 2017
23
Publications
20
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$157
Medical groups
2
Practice address
3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Practice phone
Call (858) 576-1700
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

Hospital · San Diego, California

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser is a pediatric pulmonology physician in San Diego, California

Dr. Lesser practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health.

Dr. Lesser's NPI, 1427274679, was assigned on April 17, 2007. Dr. Lesser graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Lesser holds California license A89883.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6204012834
NPI enumeration date
April 17, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(858) 576-1700
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Daniel John Lesser practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California

Dr. Lesser's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (858) 576-1700.

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Lesser's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health. The medical group on file is Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lesser to 2 more group practices and clinics, 1 therapy and rehab clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Daniel John Lesser's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Lesser practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Rady Children's Hospital San DiegoAvailable with a free account
+3 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser is one of 129 pediatric pulmonology physicians in California

Pediatric pulmonology is Dr. Lesser's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0214X. Dr. Lesser is board certified in pediatric pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lesser is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric pulmonology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A89883 · 2005 to 2026 · taxonomy 2080P0214X

Pediatric pulmonology physicians near Dr. Lesser

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser's patients have a median age of 10

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Lesser's median patient age at 10, with 41% women.

Dr. Lesser's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 10

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women41%
  • Men59%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Daniel John Lesser wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2017

In 2017, Dr. Lesser wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $5,323 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 201723
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$5,323

Dr. Lesser's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2017

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2017

  • 2016
  • 2017
Claims for drugs CMS names
2016: 132017: 2377%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2017, 1 in 2016.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

How Dr. Daniel John Lesser takes part in Medicare

Dr. Lesser accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser has 20 publications on record

Dmand AI links 20 papers to Dr. Lesser, published from 2012 to 2023. 2020 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Noninvasive Ventilation, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Lesser has published most often in ERJ Open Res. Dr. Lesser's most frequent co-authors are Rakesh Bhattacharjee, MD, Manju Samant Hurvitz, MD and Javan Jonathon Nation, MD.

Papers20
Years published2012 to 2023

Dr. Lesser's papers by year, 2012 to 2023

Topics Dr. Lesser writes about most

  • Noninvasive Ventilation
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Polysomnography
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration
  • Pressure Ulcer

Dr. Lesser's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Lesser

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Daniel John Lesser received $157 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Lesser from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. PTC Therapeutics, Inc. paid the most, $45.

General payments to Dr. Lesser by program year, 2016 to 2024

Companies that paid Dr. Lesser the most, 2016 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Daniel John Lesser graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Dr. Lesser graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in pediatric pulmonologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics

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Dr. Daniel John Lesser accepts plans from 10 insurance carriers

Dr. Lesser is in network with 10 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Molina
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • CMS Medicare
  • Elevance
  • +2 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Lesser accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO5
  2. HMO4
  3. Medicare4
  4. POS4
  5. EPO2
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Daniel John Lesser's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Daniel John Lesser's NPI number?

Dr. Daniel John Lesser's NPI number is 1427274679. It was assigned on April 17, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Daniel John Lesser?

Dr. Daniel John Lesser is a pediatric pulmonology physician in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Pulmonology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0214X).

Where does Dr. Daniel John Lesser practice?

Dr. Lesser practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. Dr. Lesser's primary practice is Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California, part of Rady Children's Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Lesser to 2 group practices and clinics, 1 therapy and rehab clinic and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Daniel John Lesser's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Lesser is (858) 576-1700.

What is Dr. Daniel John Lesser's medical license number?

Dr. Lesser holds California license A89883.

Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel John Lesser affiliated with?

Dr. Lesser practices at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego in San Diego, California.

What medical group is Dr. Daniel John Lesser part of?

Dr. Lesser is linked to Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego. Dmand AI links Dr. Lesser to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Daniel John Lesser accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Lesser as accepting Medicare assignment.

Is Dr. Daniel John Lesser board certified?

Yes. Dr. Lesser is board certified in pediatric pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Daniel John Lesser go to medical school?

Dr. Lesser graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003.

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What drugs does Dr. Daniel John Lesser prescribe most?

In 2017 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lesser's most prescribed drugs by claims were Flovent Hfa.

Has Dr. Daniel John Lesser received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $157 in general payments to Dr. Lesser from 6 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

How long has Dr. Daniel John Lesser been practicing?

Dr. Lesser graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

Does Dr. Daniel John Lesser do research?

Dmand AI links 20 publications to Dr. Lesser, published from 2012 to 2023.

Who does Dr. Daniel John Lesser publish with?

Dr. Lesser's most frequent co-authors are Rakesh Bhattacharjee, MD (9 shared papers), Manju Samant Hurvitz, MD (3 shared papers) and Javan Jonathon Nation, MD (3 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Daniel John Lesser accept?

Dr. Lesser is in network with 10 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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