west-virginia
Specialties
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Lester Bakos
Dr. Lester Bakos
Last updated: May 1, 2008

Dr. Lester Bakos

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 49 years
  • Graduated from: West Virginia University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1972
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1740362243

Dr. Lester Bakos DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

He is located at 1 Med Center Drive in Morgantown, WV 26506. Can help patients with the following: Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Implants, General Oral Health, Invisalign, Oral Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740362243. Appointment can be made via the phone number (304) 293-2240. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Lester Bakos, being an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Lester Bakos.

  • Bad Breath
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Cavities
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Cracked Tooth
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Crowns and Caps
  • Dental Emergency
  • Dental Exam and Cleaning
  • Dental Fillings and Repairs
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Malocclusion
  • Dentin Hypersensitivity
  • Dentures
  • General Oral Health
  • Gum Disease / Gingivitis
  • Invisalign
  • Laser
  • Oral Cancer Examination
  • Oral Pain
  • Pericoronitis
  • Root Canal
  • Root Canals
  • Sinus Tract
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Teeth Sensitivity
  • Teeth Straightening
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
  • Tongue Problems
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Traumatic Dental Injury
  • Veneers
  • Wisdom Teeth Removal

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Lester Bakos as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

CareSource

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 22 plans from CareSource
CareSource plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 30 plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits PPO · Catastrophic In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits PPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 PPO · Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 PPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Lester Bakos is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Lester Bakos is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Maxillofacial Surgery .

Bills through: West Virginia University Dental Corporation

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $374
Zimmer Biomet $33

Other

Food and Beverage $408

Studies

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1972

Additional Specialities

  • Dentist

Affiliated hospitals

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, 26506 WV
(304) 598-4000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Lester Bakos affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Lester Bakos is affiliated with WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS.

Does Dr. Lester Bakos accept patients with CareSource?

Yes, Dr. Lester Bakos is listed in-network for CareSource through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Lester Bakos treat?

Dr. Lester Bakos provides treatment for Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Implants, General Oral Health, Invisalign, Oral Pain, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Lester Bakos?

Dr. Lester Bakos's office is located at 1 Med Center Drive in Morgantown, WV 26506.