28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tettey, Internist in North Providence, RI?
Where did Dr. Tettey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine | Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Medical School: University Of Science and Tech, Sch Of Med, Kumasi, Ghana | University of Science & Technology School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tettey board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Peppino Tettey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tettey speak?
Dr. Tettey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tettey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tettey 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. Tettey. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tettey typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Peppino Tettey 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. Tettey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tettey accept my insurance?
Dr. Tettey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 845-4265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tettey accept in North Providence, RI?
Dr. Tettey in North Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Tettey's office located?
Dr. Peppino Tettey's Primary Practice
185A High Service Ave
North Providence, RI 02904
(401) 845-4265
What hospitals are Dr. Tettey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tettey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tettey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tettey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578553830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tettey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tettey
What is Dr. Peppino Tettey'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.