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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lather, Internist in New Bern, NC?
Dr. Ronald Lather, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Bern, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Lather completed his residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lather is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lather’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lather’s office at (252) 672-0224.
Where did Dr. Lather go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lather speak?
Dr. Lather and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lather typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lather 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. Lather. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lather typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Lather 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. Lather's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lather accept my insurance?
Dr. Lather accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 672-0224 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lather accept in New Bern, NC?
Dr. Lather in New Bern, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lather's office located?
What is Dr. Lather's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710970660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lather?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lather
What is Dr. Ronald Lather's specialty?
Dr. Lather is a Internist near New Bern, NC.
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. Ronald Lather affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lather is affiliated with Carteret Health Care, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Carolinaeast Medical Center 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Lather accepting new patients in New Bern, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Lather is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Lather offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lather's office at (252) 672-0224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Lather?
Please contact Dr. Lather's office at (252) 672-0224 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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