Summary

Dr. Nicholas Lesmeister treats meniscus tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tears, and performs meniscus surgery, hand and wrist surgery, and open carpal tunnel surgery. He practices family medicine and orthopedic surgery and has 12 years of experience.

Dr. Lesmeister earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview. He sees patients in Crosslake, Brainerd, and Pine River, Minnesota. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Lesmeister 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Nicholas Lesmeister has 3 locations

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Crosslake Clinic

35205 County Road 3Crosslake, MN 56442
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Orthopedics Clinic

2014 S 6th StBrainerd, MN 56401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Pine River Clinic

280 Barclay Ave WPine River, MN 56474
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas Lesmeister

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Nicholas Lesmeister has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas Lesmeister has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Nicholas Lesmeister holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Minnesota Medical Center Fairview.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School and University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2014.

NPI Number

Nicholas Lesmeister's NPI number is 1073933719.

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What languages does Nicholas Lesmeister speak?
Nicholas Lesmeister speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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