Dr. Melissa D Lester
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Huntington, West Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melissa D Lester, MD,DO, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Huntington, West Virginia. She attended and graduated from Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc, Logan Regional Medical Center, Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital, Pleasant Valley Hospital, St Mary's Medical Center. Dr. Melissa D Lester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc, University Physicians And Surgeons, Inc. Dr. Melissa D Lester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (304) 691-8500 to request Dr. Melissa D Lester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melissa D Lester |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2961445846 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 23 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Melissa D Lester attended and graduated from Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1609974708
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 5, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Melissa D Lester
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melissa D Lester has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| 1944 | West Virginia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine 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.
| 1944 | West Virginia |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 1944 | West Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Huntington, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Logan, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Ashland, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Point Pleasant, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Huntington, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc
| Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc | 63 |
- University Physicians And Surgeons, Inc
| University Physicians And Surgeons, Inc | 259 |
Practice Locations
1249 15th St
4000
Huntington, WV 25701-3662
Phone: (304) 691-8500
Fax: (304) 691-8510
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1340 Hal Greer Blvd
Huntington, WV 25701-3800
Phone: (304) 526-2000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1600 Medical Ctr Dr
Huntington, WV 25701-3655
Phone: (304) 691-1400
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, November 5, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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