Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kayembe, Cardiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Kayembe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Missouri - Columbia St. Luke's Hospital*
Residency: St. Luke's Hospital, St. Louis | Wilson Memorial Regional Medical
Is Dr. Kayembe board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Tshiswaka Kayembe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kayembe speak?
Dr. Kayembe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Swahili
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kayembe typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kayembe 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. Kayembe. 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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kayembe typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tshiswaka Kayembe may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Kayembe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kayembe accept my insurance?
Dr. Kayembe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 968-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kayembe accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Kayembe in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Kayembe's office located?
Dr. Tshiswaka Kayembe's Primary Practice
8793 Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-0700
What hospitals are Dr. Kayembe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kayembe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 7 Procedures
What is Dr. Kayembe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kayembe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164477766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kayembe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kayembe