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Who is Dr. Lester, Internist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Dennis Lester, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lester’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lester’s office at (865) 305-9081.
What languages does Dr. Lester speak?
Dr. Lester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lester treat?
As a Internist, 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.
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Lester perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dennis Lester 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. Lester's office.
Does Dr. Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 305-9081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lester accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Lester in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Group Administrators Ltd
Humana
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1649657347.
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. Dennis Lester's specialty?
Dr. Lester is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.
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. Lester to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dennis Lester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Dennis Lester accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Lester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Lester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (865) 305-9081 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Lester?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (865) 305-9081 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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