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36 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sauvage, Internist in Mercer Island, WA?
Dr. Lester Sauvage, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mercer Island, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Sauvage completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sauvage is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sauvage’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sauvage’s office at (206) 275-3588.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sauvage?
Dr. Lester Sauvage, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sauvage empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Mercer Island, WA community, Dr. Sauvage is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Sauvage go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
Is Dr. Sauvage board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lester Sauvage, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sauvage speak?
Dr. Sauvage and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sauvage typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sauvage 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. Sauvage. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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:
- Left Hip Fracture
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Left Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Right Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sauvage typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sauvage performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sauvage. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Sauvage accept my insurance?
Dr. Sauvage accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 275-3588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sauvage accept in Mercer Island, WA?
Dr. Sauvage in Mercer Island, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sauvage's office located?
What is Dr. Sauvage's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sauvage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013904887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sauvage?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sauvage
What is Dr. Lester Sauvage's specialty?
Dr. Sauvage is a Internist near Mercer Island, WA.
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. Lester Sauvage affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sauvage is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Lester Sauvage accepting new patients in Mercer Island, WA?
Yes, Dr. Lester Sauvage is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Sauvage offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sauvage's office at (206) 275-3588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Sauvage?
Please contact Dr. Sauvage's office at (206) 275-3588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Sauvage have?
Dr. Lester Sauvage is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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