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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lesesne, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Mercedes Lesesne, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lesesne completed her residency at Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Lesesne is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lesesne’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lesesne’s office at (973) 523-1102.
Where did Dr. Lesesne go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Lesesne board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mercedes Lesesne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lesesne speak?
Dr. Lesesne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lesesne treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lesesne 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. Lesesne. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Non-Medical Procedure
- Elective procedure (non-health)
- Procedure for other purposes
- Non-therapeutic intervention
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Which procedures does Dr. Lesesne perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mercedes Lesesne may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lesesne's office.
Does Dr. Lesesne accept my insurance?
Dr. Lesesne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 523-1102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lesesne accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Lesesne in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lesesne's office located?
Dr. Mercedes Lesesne's Primary Practice
625 Broadway Ste 1
Paterson, NJ 07514
(973) 523-1102
What is Dr. Lesesne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lesesne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811938293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lesesne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lesesne
What is Dr. Mercedes Lesesne's specialty?
Dr. Lesesne is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Paterson, NJ. Contact Dr. Lesesne to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mercedes Lesesne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lesesne is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Mercedes Lesesne accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Mercedes Lesesne is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mercedes Lesesne offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lesesne's office at (973) 523-1102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mercedes Lesesne?
Please contact Dr. Lesesne's office at (973) 523-1102 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mercedes Lesesne have?
Dr. Mercedes Lesesne is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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