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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vester, Internist in Lafayette, AL?
Dr. Alphonza Vester, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Vester completed his residency at U Ala/Montgomery Im Prog. Dr. Vester is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vester’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vester’s office at (334) 864-7887.
Where did Dr. Vester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Ala/Montgomery Im Prog
Medical School: Howard University Medical School
What languages does Dr. Vester speak?
Dr. Vester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vester treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vester 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. Vester. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
- Depression
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Depressive schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic depression
- Schizophrenia with depressive features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Vester perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alphonza Vester 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vester's office.
Does Dr. Vester accept my insurance?
Dr. Vester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 864-7887 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vester accept in Lafayette, AL?
Dr. Vester in Lafayette, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vester's office located?
What is Dr. Vester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447311295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vester
What is Dr. Alphonza Vester's specialty?
Dr. Vester is a Internist near Lafayette, AL.
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.
Contact Dr. Vester to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alphonza Vester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vester is affiliated with East Alabama 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
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Is Alphonza Vester accepting new patients in Lafayette, AL?
Yes, Dr. Alphonza Vester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alphonza Vester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vester's office at (334) 864-7887 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alphonza Vester?
Please contact Dr. Vester's office at (334) 864-7887 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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