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Accepting patients
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. 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 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 an Internist like Dr. Leke-Tambo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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. Leke-Tambo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Regency ISNP Holdings
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Awungjia Leke-Tambo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leke-Tambo is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital - Bryan, Tx 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 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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