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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lessman, Nephrologist in New York, NY?
Dr. David Lessman is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lessman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lessman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lessman’s office at (212) 305-2843.
Is Dr. Lessman board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. David Lessman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lessman speak?
Dr. Lessman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Lessman typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lessman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lessman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Lessman typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Lessman may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Lessman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lessman accept my insurance?
Dr. Lessman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-2843 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lessman accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lessman in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lessman's office located?
Dr. David Lessman's Primary Practice
575 Madison Ave Ste 1501
New York, NY 10022
(212) 305-2843
What is Dr. Lessman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lessman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487813275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lessman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lessman
What is Dr. David Lessman's specialty?
Dr. Lessman is a Nephrologist near New York, NY.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. David Lessman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lessman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, St. John's Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion, Stamford Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is David Lessman accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Lessman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lessman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lessman's office at (212) 305-2843 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lessman?
Please contact Dr. Lessman's office at (212) 305-2843 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Lessman have?
Dr. David Lessman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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