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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. 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 as an 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 an 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Which procedures does Dr. Layfield perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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)
Cooperative Benefit Group
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, WA, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA 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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