Who is Dr. Abungu, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Billy Abungu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abungu is fluent in English and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abungu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abungu’s office at (718) 299-6797.
What languages does Dr. Abungu speak?
Dr. Abungu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Swahili
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abungu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abungu 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. Abungu. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abungu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Billy Abungu 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. Abungu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abungu accept my insurance?
Dr. Abungu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abungu accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Abungu in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Abungu's office located?
What is Dr. Abungu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abungu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881033272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abungu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abungu
What is Dr. Billy Abungu's specialty?
Dr. Abungu is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
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. Billy Abungu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Abungu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Billy Abungu accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Billy Abungu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Billy Abungu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abungu's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Billy Abungu?
Please contact Dr. Abungu's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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