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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. Dr. Abudu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abudu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Abudu typically 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. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Abudu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Abudu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CommonSpirit Health
HealthSmart
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
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, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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 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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