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Dr. Jacob Samba, MD
Bronx, NY
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samba, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Jacob Samba, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Samba is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samba’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samba’s office at (718) 299-6797.
What languages does Dr. Samba speak?
Dr. Samba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Samba treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Samba 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. Samba. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
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:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Atherosclerosis
- Hardening of the arteries
- Artery plaque buildup
- Arteriosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7090: Unspecified atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Samba perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Samba may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Samba's office.
Does Dr. Samba accept my insurance?
Dr. Samba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samba accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Samba in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
Phillips Administrative Services
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Samba's office located?
What is Dr. Samba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639890692.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samba
What is Dr. Jacob Samba's specialty?
Dr. Samba is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Bronx, NY. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Samba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jacob Samba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samba is affiliated with St. John's Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Jacob Samba accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
No, Dr. Jacob Samba is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Samba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samba's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Samba?
Please contact Dr. Samba's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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