Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamba, Family Medicine Specialist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Ismael Tamba, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tamba graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Tamba is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamba’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamba’s office at (919) 385-1160.
Where did Dr. Tamba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Pennsylvania Health System
Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey School | University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tamba speak?
Dr. Tamba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Tamba treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tamba 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. Tamba. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
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:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
Which procedures does Dr. Tamba perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ismael Tamba may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tamba's office.
Does Dr. Tamba accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 385-1160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamba accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Tamba in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tamba's office located?
Dr. Ismael Tamba's Primary Practice
10211 Alm St Ste 1100
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 385-1160
What is Dr. Tamba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871757948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamba
What is Dr. Ismael Tamba's specialty?
Dr. Tamba is a Family Medicine Specialist near Raleigh, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tamba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ismael Tamba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamba is affiliated with Duke University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ismael Tamba accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ismael Tamba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ismael Tamba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamba's office at (919) 385-1160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ismael Tamba?
Please contact Dr. Tamba's office at (919) 385-1160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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