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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shoap, Internist in Chestnut Hill, MA?
Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chestnut Hill, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shoap completed his residency at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shoap is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shoap’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shoap’s office.
Where did Dr. Shoap go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shoap board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lester Shoap, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shoap speak?
Dr. Shoap and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shoap treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shoap 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. Shoap. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Lipid Metabolism Disorder
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Lipid disorder
- Dyslipoproteinemia
- Genetic metabolic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E789: Disorder of lipoprotein metabolism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
- Persistent AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Shoap perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lester Shoap 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. Shoap's office.
Does Dr. Shoap accept my insurance?
Dr. Shoap accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shoap accept in Chestnut Hill, MA?
Dr. Shoap in Chestnut Hill, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shoap's office located?
What is Dr. Shoap's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shoap's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730158684.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shoap?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shoap
What is Dr. Lester Shoap's specialty?
Dr. Shoap is a Internist near Chestnut Hill, MA.
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. Shoap to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lester Shoap affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shoap is affiliated with Winchester Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford 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
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Is Lester Shoap accepting new patients in Chestnut Hill, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lester Shoap is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Shoap offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shoap's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Shoap?
Please contact Dr. Shoap's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Shoap have?
Dr. Lester Shoap is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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