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Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
4.8 (48)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lester Blair, MD

Dr. Lester Blair, MD is a Pulmonologist in New York, NY. Dr. Blair, completed a fellowship at Bellevue Hospital Center NY University. Patients rated Dr. Blair an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Blair works at Pulmonary - Upper East Side in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Bronchiolitis, Bronchitis and Chronic Bronchitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Blair's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pulmonary - Upper East Side
    425 E 61st St Ste 402, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    Pulmonary - Lower Manhattan
    156 William St Fl 6, New York, NY 10038 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Cancer
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Purpura
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Rash
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Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Breathing Treatment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Medication Management
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Smoking Cessation Treatment
Thoracentesis
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Affinity Health Plan
    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • CoreSource
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Healthfirst
    • HealthPlus
    • MagnaCare
    • MultiPlan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • POMCO Group
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Based on 48 ratings
    Patient Ratings (48)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    About Dr. Lester Blair, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1134183437
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bellevue Hospital Center NY University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Lester Blair, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Blair is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Blair has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Blair works at Pulmonary - Upper East Side in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Blair’s profile.

    Dr. Blair has seen patients for Chronic Bronchiolitis, Bronchitis and Chronic Bronchitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Blair on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    48 patients have reviewed Dr. Blair. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Blair.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Blair, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Blair appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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