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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Menekeng Chafac, Hospitalist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Menekeng Chafac is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Menekeng Chafac’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Menekeng Chafac’s office at (480) 256-6444.
What languages does Dr. Menekeng Chafac speak?
Dr. Menekeng Chafac and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Menekeng Chafac treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Menekeng Chafac 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. Menekeng Chafac. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, 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
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
Which procedures does Dr. Menekeng Chafac perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Menekeng Chafac's office.
Does Dr. Menekeng Chafac accept my insurance?
Dr. Menekeng Chafac accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 256-6444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Menekeng Chafac accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Menekeng Chafac in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Menekeng Chafac's office located?
Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac's Primary Practice
1400 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 256-6444
What is Dr. Menekeng Chafac's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Menekeng Chafac's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881008803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Menekeng Chafac?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Menekeng Chafac
What is Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac's specialty?
Dr. Menekeng Chafac is a Hospitalist near Mesa, 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. Menekeng Chafac to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Menekeng Chafac is affiliated with Banner Desert 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 Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Menekeng Chafac's office at (480) 256-6444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Doris Ngemasong Menekeng Chafac?
Please contact Dr. Menekeng Chafac's office at (480) 256-6444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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