37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vester, Internist in Lafayette, AL?
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 an Internist like Dr. Vester typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vester typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Vester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vester's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vester affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vester has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vester's NPI number?A 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?
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.