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Dr. Lutfi Sayyur, MD

Fullerton, CA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sayyur, Hospitalist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Lutfi Sayyur, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sayyur graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sayyur is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sayyur’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sayyur’s office.

    Where did Dr. Sayyur go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India

    Is Dr. Sayyur board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Lutfi Sayyur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sayyur speak?

    Dr. Sayyur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Sayyur treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sayyur 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. Sayyur. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Sayyur perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lutfi Sayyur may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sayyur's office.

    Does Dr. Sayyur accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sayyur 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. Sayyur accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Sayyur in Fullerton, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sayyur's office located?

    Dr. Lutfi Sayyur's Primary Practice

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    Dr. Lutfi Sayyur's Practice 2

    220 Laguna Rd Ste 6

    Fullerton, CA 92835

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    Dr. Lutfi Sayyur's Practice 3

    6200 E Canyon Rim Rd Ste 110D

    Anaheim, CA 92807

    (714) 333-1310

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    What is Dr. Sayyur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sayyur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174602163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sayyur?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sayyur

    What is Dr. Lutfi Sayyur's specialty?

    Dr. Sayyur is a Hospitalist near Fullerton, 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. Sayyur to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lutfi Sayyur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sayyur is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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 Lutfi Sayyur accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lutfi Sayyur is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lutfi Sayyur offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sayyur's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lutfi Sayyur?

    Please contact Dr. Sayyur's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lutfi Sayyur have?

    Dr. Lutfi Sayyur is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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