Dr. Lester Blair, MD
SavePulmonary Disease ·
Male ·
68 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lester Blair, MD is a pulmonologist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 39 years. He specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and more.
Weill Cornell Pulmonary Associates
156 William St Fl 7
New York, NY 10038Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Blair performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Pulmonary Disease
very high
more than 91% of peers
Emphysema
high
more than 84% of peers
Wheezing
normal
more than 81% of peers
Dr. Blair's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Blair "For the past three decades I have been in fight against lung disease. My colleagues and I in the Lower Manhattan Hospital have been witness to the devastasting effects that lung diseases have caused in this community. Cigarette smoking, allergies, air pollution, resistant chest infections and the toxic residue of the World Trade Center collapse are just some of the factors that have motivated me to carry on the battle against lung disease. I feel privileged to have been a part of the lives of the many patients who have sought my counsel and care. I am especially delighted that the New York Presbyterian Hospital has made the commitment to bring their considerable resources and talents to lower Manhattan. It is truly exciting to be part of a formidable team of health care professionals."
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3 Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
3 Board Certifications
- Critical Care MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Pulmonary DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
41 Conditions Treated
- Abscess
- Acidosis
- Alkalosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Respiratory Failure
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thrombosis
- Tuberculosis
- Vascular Disease
- Wheezing
- Whooping Cough
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7 Procedures
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Respiratory Management
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Smoking Cessation Treatment
- Thoracentesis
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Columbia University / College Of Physicians and SurgeonsMedical School | Graduated 1974
- New York Presbyterian HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1975
- New York Presbyterian HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1977
- Bellevue Hospital Center Ny UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1979
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Blair has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Chinese
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Blair accepts 39 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealthEmblem HealthGHI PPOHealth Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue ShieldEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOPathway Enhanced Guided AccessPrism Blue Priority EPO
- Fidelis CareFidelis Care HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health NetMedicaid
- HealthFirstABCD HMO
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- Locals (any local)
- MagnaCareMagnaCare PPO
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Mutual of Omaha
- Oxford Health PlansFreedom Plan
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOOxford LibertyUnited Healthcare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
- Worker's CompensationWorker's Compensation WC
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