Dr. Juan Lessing, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Dr. Lessing is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lessing’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lessing?
Dr. Juan Lessing, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hospitalist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lessing empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Lessing is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lessing speak?
Dr. Lessing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lessing treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lessing 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. Lessing. 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:
Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
Low Blood Oxygen
Lung Disease
Hypoxemia
Reduced oxygen in blood
Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
Broken Hip Bone
Fractures
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Hip fracture
Femoral neck fracture
Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
Pain
Body ache
Discomfort
Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
Low Sodium Levels
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Sodium
Hyponatremia
Low Blood Sodium
Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
Changes in Mental State
Mental Disorder
Confusion
Disorientation
Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
Brain disease (encephalopathy)
Brain Disease
Brain disorder
Brain dysfunction
Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Loss of strength
Fatigue
Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
R531: Weakness
Also known as:
Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
Kidney Inflammation
Kidney Disease
Interstitial Nephritis
Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
GI Bleeding
Internal Digestive Bleeding
Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
Anemia
Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
Disorientation
Delirium
Mental Disorder
Confusion
Mental Confusion
Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
Adult Failure to Thrive
Geriatric Failure to Thrive
Unexplained Decline in Adults
Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
Blood Infection
Sepsis
Bacteremia
Bacteria in blood
Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Lessing perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Juan Lessing may include:
What is Dr. Lessing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lessing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508165713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lessing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lessing
What is Dr. Juan Lessing's specialty?
Dr. Lessing is a Hospitalist near Aurora, CO.
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lessing to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Juan Lessing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lessing is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Juan Lessing accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Juan Lessing is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Lessing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lessing's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Lessing?
Please contact Dr. Lessing's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.