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Dr. James Mclester, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mclester, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. James Mclester, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mclester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mclester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mclester’s office at (205) 877-1930.

    Is Dr. Mclester board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Mclester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mclester speak?

    Dr. Mclester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mclester typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mclester 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. Mclester. 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
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mclester typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Mclester may include:

    Please contact Dr. Mclester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Mclester accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mclester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 877-1930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mclester accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Mclester in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Mclester's office located?

    Dr. James Mclester's Primary Practice

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

    (205) 877-1930

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    Dr. James Mclester's Practice 2

    2010 Brookwood Med Center Dr

    Birmingham, AL 35209

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    Dr. James Mclester's Practice 3

    50 Medical Park Dr E

    Birmingham, AL 35235

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    What is Dr. Mclester's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mclester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235333600.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mclester?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mclester

    What is Dr. James Mclester's specialty?

    Dr. Mclester is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    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 Dr. James Mclester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mclester is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Dr. James Mclester accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. James Mclester is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Mclester offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mclester's office at (205) 877-1930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Mclester?

    Please contact Dr. Mclester's office at (205) 877-1930 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mclester's office located?

    Dr. Mclester's office is located in Birmingham, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Mclester have?

    Dr. James Mclester is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.