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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lhungay, Hospitalist in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Cherie Lhungay, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Yuma, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lhungay is fluent in English, Hindi, Ndebele, North, North Ndebele, and Tibetan, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lhungay’s office at (520) 795-6183.
Is Dr. Lhungay board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Cherie Lhungay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lhungay speak?
Dr. Lhungay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Ndebele, North
North Ndebele
Tibetan
What conditions does Dr. Lhungay treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lhungay 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. Lhungay. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Lhungay perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Cherie Lhungay may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lhungay's office.
Does Dr. Lhungay accept my insurance?
Dr. Lhungay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-6183 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lhungay accept in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Lhungay in Yuma, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Lhungay's office located?
What is Dr. Lhungay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lhungay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194046649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lhungay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lhungay
What is Dr. Cherie Lhungay's specialty?
Dr. Lhungay is a Hospitalist near Yuma, AZ. 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. Lhungay to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cherie Lhungay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lhungay is affiliated with Yuma Regional 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 Cherie Lhungay accepting new patients in Yuma, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Cherie Lhungay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cherie Lhungay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lhungay's office at (520) 795-6183 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cherie Lhungay?
Please contact Dr. Lhungay's office at (520) 795-6183 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cherie Lhungay have?
Dr. Cherie Lhungay is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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