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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Layfield, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Lakeysha Layfield, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Layfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Layfield’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Layfield’s office.
Is Dr. Layfield board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lakeysha Layfield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Layfield speak?
Dr. Layfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Layfield treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Layfield 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. Layfield. 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:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Which procedures does Dr. Layfield perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lakeysha Layfield 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Layfield's office.
Does Dr. Layfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Layfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Layfield accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Layfield in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Layfield's office located?
What is Dr. Layfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Layfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841458676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Layfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Layfield
What is Dr. Lakeysha Layfield's specialty?
Dr. Layfield is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
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. Layfield to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lakeysha Layfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Layfield is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Lakeysha Layfield accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Lakeysha Layfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakeysha Layfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Layfield's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakeysha Layfield?
Please contact Dr. Layfield's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lakeysha Layfield have?
Dr. Lakeysha Layfield is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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