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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamura, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Leslie Tamura, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tamura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamura’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamura’s office at (916) 453-4966.
What languages does Dr. Tamura speak?
Dr. Tamura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tamura typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Tamura 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. Tamura. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tamura typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Leslie Tamura may include:
Please contact Dr. Tamura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tamura accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 453-4966 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamura accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Tamura in Sacramento, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tamura's office located?
What is Dr. Tamura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821482183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamura
What is Dr. Leslie Tamura's specialty?
Dr. Tamura is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Leslie Tamura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamura is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis 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 Leslie Tamura accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Tamura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Tamura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamura's office at (916) 453-4966 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Tamura?
Please contact Dr. Tamura's office at (916) 453-4966 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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