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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leke-Tambo, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Leke-Tambo graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at TOMEC/Norton Community Hospital. Dr. Leke-Tambo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leke-Tambo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leke-Tambo’s office at (713) 242-3800.
Where did Dr. Leke-Tambo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: TOMEC/Norton Community Hospital
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Leke-Tambo speak?
Dr. Leke-Tambo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leke-Tambo treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Leke-Tambo 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. Leke-Tambo. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Low Blood Volume Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Fluid Loss Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
- R571: Hypovolemic shock
Also known as:
- Breathing Problems After Surgery
- Respiratory issues after operation
- Lung problems post-procedure
- Postoperative breathing disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9589: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Leke-Tambo perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Leke-Tambo 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. Leke-Tambo. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Leke-Tambo accept my insurance?
Dr. Leke-Tambo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 242-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leke-Tambo accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Leke-Tambo in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leke-Tambo's office located?
Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo's Primary Practice
921 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 242-3800
What is Dr. Leke-Tambo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leke-Tambo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134365810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leke-Tambo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leke-Tambo
What is Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo's specialty?
Dr. Leke-Tambo is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Leke-Tambo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leke-Tambo is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City 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 Internist?
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Is Awungjia Leke-Tambo accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Awungjia Leke-Tambo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leke-Tambo's office at (713) 242-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Awungjia Leke-Tambo?
Please contact Dr. Leke-Tambo's office at (713) 242-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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