16 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leao, Hospitalist in Miami, FL?
Where did Dr. Leao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Med Faculty E Cirurgia of Pernambuco
Is Dr. Leao board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Luiz Felipe Leao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Leao speak?
Dr. Leao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Leao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Leao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Leao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Leao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Luiz Felipe Leao may include:
Please contact Dr. Leao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leao accept my insurance?
Dr. Leao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leao accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Leao in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Leao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Leao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Leao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922270701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leao