Dr. Christopher J. Lesar
Dr. Christopher J. Lesar
Last updated: Jul 23, 2024

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 26 years
  • Graduated from: Medical College Of Ohio
  • Graduation year: 1995
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1285628917

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar M.D.

Vascular Surgeon

He is located at 2358 Lifestyle Way Suite 100 in Chattanooga, TN 37421. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Lymphedema, MRI, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285628917. Appointment can be made via the phone number (423) 602-2750. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar, being an vascular surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher J. Lesar.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Lymphedema
  • MRI
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer

Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher J. Lesar

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher J. Lesar as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Alliant Health Plans, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc.
Alliant Health Plans, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 EPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher J. Lesar is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Vascular Surgery .

Bills through: Vascular Institute Of Chattanooga, Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Cardiovascular Systems $79509
Philips Electronics North America $43302
Volcano $25124

Other

Consulting $87383
Other $77866
Promotional Speaking or Service $22854
Food and Beverage $19492
Travel and Lodging $3404

Studies

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF OHIO

Graduated in 1995

Additional Specialities

  • Specialist
  • Surgeon
  • Vascular and Interventional Radiologist

Affiliated practices

Steven K Austin MD
6031 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, 37421 TN
(423) 498-3570
Vein Therapies of Chattanooga
6031 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, 37421 TN
(423) 648-4181
Vascular Institute of Chattanooga
2358 Lifestyle Way
Chattanooga, 37421 TN
(423) 602-2750

Affiliated hospitals

PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
2333 MCCALLIE AVE
CHATTANOOGA, 37404 TN
(423) 894-4220
MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
2525 DESALES AVE
CHATTANOOGA, 37404 TN
(423) 495-2525
TENNOVA HEALTH CARE-CLEVELAND
2305 CHAMBLISS AVE NW
CLEVELAND, 37311 TN
(423) 339-4132

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Christopher J. Lesar accept patients with Alliant Health Plans, Inc.?

Yes, Dr. Christopher J. Lesar is listed in-network for Alliant Health Plans, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher J. Lesar treat?

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Lymphedema, MRI, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher J. Lesar?

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar's office is located at 2358 Lifestyle Way Suite 100 in Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Has Dr. Christopher J. Lesar affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar is affiliated with PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Christopher J. Lesar have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Christopher J. Lesar is affiliated with Steven K Austin MD. For the full list of practices see this list.