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Dr. Tameem Alhayya, MD

Dr. Tameem Alhayya, MD

Nephrologist, Internist, Hospitalist

South El Monte, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alhayya, Nephrologist in South El Monte, CA?

    Dr. Tameem Alhayya, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in South El Monte, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alhayya graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Alhayya is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alhayya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alhayya’s office at (323) 726-3868.

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

    • Fellowship: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, DC - 2009

    • Residency: Washington Hospital Center

    • Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria

    Is Dr. Alhayya board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tameem Alhayya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Alhayya speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Alhayya typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Alhayya 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. Alhayya. 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
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of a Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Limb Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Limb Infection
    • Spreading Limb Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Alhayya typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Alhayya performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Alhayya. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Alhayya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alhayya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 726-3868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alhayya accept in South El Monte, CA?

    Dr. Alhayya in South El Monte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Alhayya's office located?

    Dr. Tameem Alhayya's Primary Practice

    1701 Santa Anita Ave

    South El Monte, CA 91733

    (323) 726-3868

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    Dr. Tameem Alhayya's Practice 2

    3090 Bristol St Ste 200

    Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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    Dr. Tameem Alhayya's Practice 3

    473 S Carnegie Dr Ste 200

    San Bernardino, CA 92408

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

    Dr. Alhayya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649283557.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alhayya?

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

    What is Dr. Tameem Alhayya's specialty?

    Dr. Alhayya is a Nephrologist near South El Monte, CA.

    What does a Nephrologist do?

    An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

    Is Dr. Tameem Alhayya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alhayya is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Adventist Health White Memorial, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Dr. Tameem Alhayya accepting new patients in South El Monte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tameem Alhayya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tameem Alhayya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alhayya's office at (323) 726-3868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tameem Alhayya?

    Please contact Dr. Alhayya's office at (323) 726-3868 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alhayya's office located?

    Dr. Alhayya's offices are located in South El Monte, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, and San Bernardino, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tameem Alhayya have?

    Dr. Tameem Alhayya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.