Who is Dr. Tencati, Internist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
What languages does Dr. Tencati speak?
Dr. Tencati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tencati typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tencati 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. Tencati. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tencati typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Tencati may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tencati's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tencati accept my insurance?
Dr. Tencati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-4074 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tencati accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Tencati in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
Blue Shield of California
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Tencati's office located?
Dr. Michael Tencati's Primary Practice
1010 Murray Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(909) 558-4074
What hospitals are Dr. Tencati affiliated with?
Dr. Tencati has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tencati's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tencati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013546605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tencati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tencati
What is Dr. Michael Tencati's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.