Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lester, Family Medicine Specialist in Calhoun, GA?
Dr. Robert Lester, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Calhoun, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Lester completed his residency at Floyd Medical Center. Dr. Lester is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lester’s office at (706) 625-0333.
Where did Dr. Lester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Floyd Medical Center
Medical School: University Hosp Of Arkansas
Is Dr. Lester board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Lester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lester speak?
Dr. Lester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lester 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. Lester. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lester typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Lester may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Lester's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lester accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 625-0333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lester accept in Calhoun, GA?
Dr. Lester in Calhoun, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lester's office located?
What is Dr. Lester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982643177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lester
What is Dr. Robert Lester's specialty?
Dr. Lester is a Family Medicine Specialist near Calhoun, GA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Robert Lester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lester is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon, Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, Ga, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Lester accepting new patients in Calhoun, GA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Lester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Lester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (706) 625-0333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Lester?
Please contact Dr. Lester's office at (706) 625-0333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Lester have?
Dr. Robert Lester is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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