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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hughes-Hester, Internist in Bardstown, KY?
Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bardstown, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hughes-Hester is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes-Hester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes-Hester’s office.
Is Dr. Hughes-Hester board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hughes-Hester speak?
Dr. Hughes-Hester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hughes-Hester typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hughes-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. Hughes-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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
- Health Screening
- Hormone Disorder Screening
- Gland Disorder Screening
- Endocrine System Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hughes-Hester typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hughes-Hester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hughes-Hester accept my insurance?
Dr. Hughes-Hester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes-Hester accept in Bardstown, KY?
Dr. Hughes-Hester in Bardstown, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hughes-Hester's office located?
Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester's Primary Practice
3615 E John Rowan Blvd Ste 104
Bardstown, KY 40004
What is Dr. Hughes-Hester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hughes-Hester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982886586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hughes-Hester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hughes-Hester
What is Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester's specialty?
Dr. Hughes-Hester is a Internist near Bardstown, KY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hughes-Hester is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Lexington 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 Kalista Hughes-Hester accepting new patients in Bardstown, KY?
Yes, Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes-Hester's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalista Hughes-Hester?
Please contact Dr. Hughes-Hester's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester have?
Dr. Kalista Hughes-Hester is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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