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Who is Dr. Ejigu, Internist in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Teshager Ejigu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Inglewood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ejigu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ejigu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ejigu’s office at (310) 673-4660.
What languages does Dr. Ejigu speak?
Dr. Ejigu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ejigu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ejigu 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. Ejigu. 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
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, 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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Inferior Wall Heart Attack (STEMI) - Other Artery
- Severe Heart Attack (STEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Inferior Myocardial Infarction
- STEMI Heart Attack
- Anterior Wall Heart Attack
- Coronary Artery Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I2119: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
- I2109: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- ARDS
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Shock Lung
- Acute Lung Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ejigu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Teshager Ejigu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ejigu's office.
Does Dr. Ejigu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ejigu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 673-4660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ejigu accept in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Ejigu in Inglewood, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ejigu's office located?
What is Dr. Ejigu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ejigu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548623077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ejigu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ejigu
What is Dr. Teshager Ejigu's specialty?
Dr. Ejigu is a Internist near Inglewood, CA.
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. Ejigu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Teshager Ejigu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ejigu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Pih Health Downey 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
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Is Teshager Ejigu accepting new patients in Inglewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Teshager Ejigu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Teshager Ejigu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ejigu's office at (310) 673-4660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Teshager Ejigu?
Please contact Dr. Ejigu's office at (310) 673-4660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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