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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tejada, Internist in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Ronald Tejada, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tejada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tejada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tejada’s office at (562) 531-0377.
Is Dr. Tejada board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Tejada, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tejada speak?
Dr. Tejada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tejada typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tejada 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. Tejada. 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 here.
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis with Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile osteoporosis with broken bone
- Elderly brittle bones with fracture
- Osteoporosis fracture in older adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8000XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, initial encounter for fracture
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
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tejada typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Tejada 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. Tejada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tejada accept my insurance?
Dr. Tejada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 531-0377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tejada accept in Lakewood, CA?
Dr. Tejada in Lakewood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tejada's office located?
Dr. Ronald Tejada's Primary Practice
3300 E South St Ste 205
Lakewood, CA 90805
(562) 531-0377
What is Dr. Tejada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tejada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407165079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tejada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tejada
What is Dr. Ronald Tejada's specialty?
Dr. Tejada is a Internist near Lakewood, CA.
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. Ronald Tejada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tejada is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Mary 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ronald Tejada accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Tejada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Tejada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tejada's office at (562) 531-0377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Tejada?
Please contact Dr. Tejada's office at (562) 531-0377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Tejada have?
Dr. Ronald Tejada is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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