Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hester, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Zachary Hester is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hester’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hester’s office at (502) 744-2540.
What languages does Dr. Hester speak?
Dr. Hester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hester typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hester 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. Hester. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hester typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Hester may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hester accept my insurance?
Dr. Hester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 744-2540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hester accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Hester in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sentara Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hester's office located?
Dr. Zachary Hester's Primary Practice
655 W 8th St # C506
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(502) 744-2540
What is Dr. Hester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407219223.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hester
What is Dr. Zachary Hester's specialty?
Dr. Hester is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Zachary Hester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hester is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville, Hca Florida Memorial 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
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Is Zachary Hester accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Hester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Hester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (502) 744-2540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Hester?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (502) 744-2540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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