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Courtney Lester, CPM

CPM

Midwife

Lester Midwifery

145 BEGONIA WAY, Princeton, WV 24740(304) 887-87148 years practicing
69/100
Top Established
NPI1184122301

Is Courtney Lester, CPM a Good Midwife?

Courtney Lester, CPM has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in Princeton. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 14), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Lester's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Courtney Lester, CPM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Courtney Lester, CPM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

8

Years practicing

14

Avg in Princeton

8

midwives in Princeton

CPM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

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Quick Facts

Focus
Midwife
Credential
CPM
Gender
Female
NPI Since
01/23/2018

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