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Who is Dr. Tester, Internist in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Patrick Tester, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tester completed his residency at Legacy Emmanuel Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tester’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tester’s office at (910) 251-2067.
Where did Dr. Tester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Legacy Emmanuel Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt
Is Dr. Tester board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Tester, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tester speak?
Dr. Tester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tester treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tester 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. Tester. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tester perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patrick Tester 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tester's office.
Does Dr. Tester accept my insurance?
Dr. Tester accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 251-2067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tester accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Tester in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tester's office located?
Dr. Patrick Tester's Primary Practice
1202 Medical Center Dr
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-2067
What is Dr. Tester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649263617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tester
What is Dr. Patrick Tester's specialty?
Dr. Tester is a Internist near Wilmington, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Tester to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patrick Tester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Patrick Tester accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Tester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Tester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tester's office at (910) 251-2067 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Tester?
Please contact Dr. Tester's office at (910) 251-2067 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Tester have?
Dr. Patrick Tester is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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