41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pernell, Internist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Hester Pernell, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Pernell graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pernell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pernell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pernell’s office.
Where did Dr. Pernell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine | Wayne St University Affil Hospital | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pernell speak?
Dr. Pernell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pernell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pernell 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. Pernell. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pernell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hester Pernell may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pernell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pernell accept my insurance?
Dr. Pernell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pernell accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Pernell in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pernell's office located?
What is Dr. Pernell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pernell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124120423.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pernell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pernell
What is Dr. Hester Pernell's specialty?
Dr. Pernell is a Internist near Detroit, MI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.