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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hester, Emergency Medicine Specialist in De Kalb, MS?
Dr. Deborah Hester, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in De Kalb, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hester’s office at (601) 486-1000.
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hester typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine 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 here.
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hester typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Hester may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 call our office at (601) 486-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hester accept in De Kalb, MS?
Dr. Hester in De Kalb, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
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Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hester's office located?
Dr. Deborah Hester's Primary Practice
14365 Highway 16 W
De Kalb, MS 39328
(601) 486-1000
What is Dr. Hester's NPI number?An 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 1861422305.
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. Deborah Hester's specialty?
Dr. Hester is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near De Kalb, MS.
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 this Dr. Deborah Hester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hester is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Medical Center, University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Providence Hospital - Mobile, Al 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
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Is Deborah Hester accepting new patients in De Kalb, MS?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Hester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Hester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (601) 486-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Hester?
Please contact Dr. Hester's office at (601) 486-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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