FL
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lester, Family Medicine Specialist in Plano, TX?
Dr. Folashade Lester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Lester is fluent in English, Spanish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lester’s office.
Is Dr. Lester board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Folashade Lester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lester speak?
Dr. Lester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Yoruba
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lester 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. Lester. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Folashade Lester may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Lester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester 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. Lester accept in Plano, TX?
Dr. Lester in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Group Administrators Ltd
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lester's office located?
What is Dr. Lester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730279704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lester
What is Dr. Folashade Lester's specialty?
Dr. Lester is a Family Medicine Specialist near Plano, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Folashade Lester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lester is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Medical City Plano Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, United Regional Healthcare System 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Folashade Lester accepting new patients in Plano, TX?
Yes, Dr. Folashade Lester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Folashade Lester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Folashade Lester?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Folashade Lester have?
Dr. Folashade Lester is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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