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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lectura, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Melissa Lectura, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Setauket, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lectura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lectura’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lectura’s office at (631) 444-4630.
What languages does Dr. Lectura speak?
Dr. Lectura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lectura typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lectura 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. Lectura. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lectura typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Lectura may include:
Please contact Dr. Lectura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lectura accept my insurance?
Dr. Lectura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-4630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lectura accept in East Setauket, NY?
Dr. Lectura in East Setauket, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lectura's office located?
Dr. Melissa Lectura's Primary Practice
26 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 444-4630
What is Dr. Lectura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lectura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043664550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lectura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lectura
What is Dr. Melissa Lectura's specialty?
Dr. Lectura is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near East Setauket, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Melissa Lectura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lectura is affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center, Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital, North Shore University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric 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 Melissa Lectura accepting new patients in East Setauket, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Lectura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Lectura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lectura's office at (631) 444-4630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Lectura?
Please contact Dr. Lectura's office at (631) 444-4630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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