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Dr. Lester Himmelreich, MD

Carlisle, PA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Himmelreich, Internist in Carlisle, PA?

    Dr. Lester Himmelreich, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carlisle, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Himmelreich graduated from HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Himmelreich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Himmelreich’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Himmelreich’s office at (717) 249-1929.

    Where did Dr. Himmelreich go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Himmelreich board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Himmelreich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Himmelreich speak?

    Dr. Himmelreich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Himmelreich treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Himmelreich 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. Himmelreich. 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:

    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Dementia
    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    Also known as:

    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    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

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Paralysis or Weakness on Left Side After Stroke
    • Brain Disease
    • Paralysis
    • Left-sided stroke paralysis
    • Left hemiparesis after stroke
    • Left hemiplegia after stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69954: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Himmelreich perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lester Himmelreich may include:

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    Does Dr. Himmelreich accept my insurance?

    Dr. Himmelreich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 249-1929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Himmelreich accept in Carlisle, PA?

    Dr. Himmelreich in Carlisle, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Himmelreich's office located?

    Dr. Lester Himmelreich's Primary Practice

    361 Alexander Spring Rd

    Carlisle, PA 17015

    (717) 249-1929

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    Dr. Lester Himmelreich's Practice 2

    220 Wilson St Ste 109

    Carlisle, PA 17013

    (717) 249-1929

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    What is Dr. Himmelreich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Himmelreich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982699583.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Himmelreich?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Himmelreich

    What is Dr. Lester Himmelreich's specialty?

    Dr. Himmelreich is a Internist near Carlisle, PA.

    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. Himmelreich to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lester Himmelreich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Himmelreich is affiliated with UPMC Carlisle, WellSpan York 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lester Himmelreich accepting new patients in Carlisle, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Lester Himmelreich is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lester Himmelreich offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Himmelreich's office at (717) 249-1929 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lester Himmelreich?

    Please contact Dr. Himmelreich's office at (717) 249-1929 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Himmelreich have?

    Dr. Lester Himmelreich is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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