Summary

Dr. Dennis Lester is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency at University of Tennessee Medical Center. With 11 years of experience in practice, Dr. Lester focuses on caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical needs.

Dr. Lester practices at Summit Medical Group Halls in Knoxville, Tennessee. He treats patients with serious conditions including high blood pressure emergencies, chronic lung disease with other health complications, and severe hypertension. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, kidney function tests, and comprehensive blood chemistry panels to diagnose and monitor patient conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Tennessee Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Summit Medical Group Halls

4117 E Emory RdKnoxville, TN 37938
Mon8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
11 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Knoxville , TNLyons , COKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dennis Ray Lester

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • POMCO
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dennis Ray Lester has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dennis Ray Lester has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Hospital Medicine
  • Hospitalist

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Dr. Dennis Ray Lester holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University in 2015.

NPI Number

Dr. Lester's NPI number is 1649657347.

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Dr. Dennis Lester's office is located at 4117 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37938.
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