Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hester, Infectious Disease Specialist in Nashville, TN?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hester?
Dr. Sydney Hester, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hester empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville, TN community, Dr. Hester is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Georgia Regents University
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 Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hester typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hester typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sydney Hester may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hester accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Hester in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hester's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hester affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hester has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hester's NPI number?A 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 1417169319.
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. Sydney Hester's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.