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Dr. Joseph Sleater, MD
Asheville, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sleater, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Joseph Sleater, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sleater is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sleater’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sleater’s office at (828) 253-0762.
What languages does Dr. Sleater speak?
Dr. Sleater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Sleater typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Sleater 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. Sleater. 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:
- 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:
- Incidental Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unplanned pregnancy (incidental finding)
- Pregnancy discovered incidentally
- Unexpected pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z331: Pregnant state, incidental
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Sleater typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Sleater may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Sleater's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sleater accept my insurance?
Dr. Sleater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 253-0762 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sleater accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Sleater in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
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Where is Dr. Sleater's office located?
What is Dr. Sleater's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sleater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083665863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sleater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sleater
What is Dr. Joseph Sleater's specialty?
Dr. Sleater is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Asheville, NC.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Joseph Sleater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sleater is affiliated with Mission Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Sleater accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Sleater is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Sleater offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sleater's office at (828) 253-0762 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Sleater?
Please contact Dr. Sleater's office at (828) 253-0762 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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