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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abudu, Hospitalist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Sheriff Abudu is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abudu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abudu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abudu’s office at (626) 579-7777.
What languages does Dr. Abudu speak?
Dr. Abudu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abudu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Abudu 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. Abudu. 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
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Abudu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheriff Abudu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abudu's office.
Does Dr. Abudu accept my insurance?
Dr. Abudu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 579-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abudu accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Abudu in Tarzana, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GlobalHealth
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Abudu's office located?
What is Dr. Abudu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abudu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770978298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abudu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abudu
What is Dr. Sheriff Abudu's specialty?
Dr. Abudu is a Hospitalist near Tarzana, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Abudu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheriff Abudu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abudu is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Sheriff Abudu accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheriff Abudu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheriff Abudu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abudu's office at (626) 579-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheriff Abudu?
Please contact Dr. Abudu's office at (626) 579-7777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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