EverydayHealthLogo
PM

Dr. Peninnah Mutungi, MD

Saint Louis, MO

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Mutungi, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Peninnah Mutungi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Mutungi is fluent in English and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mutungi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mutungi’s office at (314) 525-1328.

    Where did Dr. Mutungi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Unibersity of Nairobi -Kenya,Nairobi,Kenya

    What languages does Dr. Mutungi speak?

    Dr. Mutungi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Swahili

    What conditions does Dr. Mutungi treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Mutungi 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. Mutungi. 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.

    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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Falls
    • Accidental Falls
    • Unintentional Falls
    • Falling Accidents

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Mutungi perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peninnah Mutungi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mutungi's office.

    Does Dr. Mutungi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mutungi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 525-1328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mutungi accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Mutungi in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Mutungi's office located?

    Dr. Peninnah Mutungi's Primary Practice

    10420 Old Olive Street Rd Ste 100

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

    (314) 525-1328

    Get Directions

    Dr. Peninnah Mutungi's Practice 2

    10010 Kennerly Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63128

    Get Directions

    Dr. Peninnah Mutungi's Practice 3

    6420 Clayton Rd

    Richmond Hts, MO 63117

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Mutungi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mutungi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720251945.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mutungi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mutungi

    What is Dr. Peninnah Mutungi's specialty?

    Dr. Mutungi is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Mutungi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peninnah Mutungi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mutungi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Hospital South. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peninnah Mutungi accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Peninnah Mutungi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peninnah Mutungi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mutungi's office at (314) 525-1328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peninnah Mutungi?

    Please contact Dr. Mutungi's office at (314) 525-1328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Internist Near Saint Louis, MO

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Saint Louis, MO
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Saint Louis, MO
    LT

    Geriatric Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Saint Louis, MO
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists