FL
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Layiwola, Internist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Femi Layiwola, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Layiwola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Layiwola’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Layiwola’s office.
Where did Dr. Layiwola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo University
Is Dr. Layiwola board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Femi Layiwola, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Layiwola speak?
Dr. Layiwola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Layiwola typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Layiwola 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. Layiwola. 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease and Gangrene
- Diabetes Type 2
- Gangrene
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease with Gangrene
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Circulation Problems with Gangrene from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1152: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Layiwola typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Femi Layiwola 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. Layiwola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Layiwola accept my insurance?
Dr. Layiwola 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. Layiwola accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Layiwola in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Layiwola's office located?
What is Dr. Layiwola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Layiwola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396826855.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Layiwola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Layiwola
What is Dr. Femi Layiwola's specialty?
Dr. Layiwola is a Internist near Brownsville, TX.
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.
Is this Dr. Femi Layiwola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Layiwola is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Dhr Health 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Femi Layiwola accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Femi Layiwola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Femi Layiwola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Layiwola's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Femi Layiwola?
Please contact Dr. Layiwola's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Femi Layiwola have?
Dr. Femi Layiwola is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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