22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lester, Family Medicine Specialist in Monroe, NC?
Dr. William Lester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Monroe, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Lester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lester’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lester’s office at (704) 289-5443.
Is Dr. Lester board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Lester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lester speak?
Dr. Lester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Lester may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Lester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 289-5443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lester accept in Monroe, NC?
Dr. Lester in Monroe, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Lester's office located?
Dr. William Lester's Primary Practice
1106 Reynolds St Ste 100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-5443
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 1235158866.
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. William Lester's specialty?
Dr. Lester is a Family Medicine Specialist near Monroe, NC.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. William Lester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lester is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 William Lester accepting new patients in Monroe, NC?
Yes, Dr. William Lester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Lester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (704) 289-5443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Lester?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (704) 289-5443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Lester have?
Dr. William Lester is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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