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Dr. Esther Lee, MD

San Jose, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lee, Internist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Esther Lee, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Lee is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lee’s office at (408) 972-7000.

    Where did Dr. Lee go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Lee board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Esther Lee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lee speak?

    Dr. Lee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lee typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lee typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Esther Lee may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lee accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Lee in San Jose, CA 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

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lee's office located?

    Dr. Esther Lee's Primary Practice

    260 International Cir

    San Jose, CA 95119

    (408) 972-7000

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    Dr. Esther Lee's Practice 2

    280 Hospital Pkwy

    San Jose, CA 95119

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    What is Dr. Lee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134205651.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lee?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lee

    What is Dr. Esther Lee's specialty?

    Dr. Lee is a Internist near San Jose, CA.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Esther Lee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lee is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Esther Lee accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Esther Lee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Esther Lee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (408) 972-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Esther Lee?

    Please contact Dr. Lee's office at (408) 972-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Esther Lee have?

    Dr. Esther Lee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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