Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chithambo, Internist in Sunnyvale, TX?
Where did Dr. Chithambo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St. Elizabeth Hospital Med Ctr Youngtown Oh
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medicine Coll Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Chithambo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Godfrey Chithambo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chithambo speak?
Dr. Chithambo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chithambo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chithambo 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. Chithambo. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chithambo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Godfrey Chithambo 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. Chithambo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chithambo accept my insurance?
Dr. Chithambo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 329-1996 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chithambo accept in Sunnyvale, TX?
Dr. Chithambo in Sunnyvale, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chithambo's office located?
Dr. Godfrey Chithambo's Primary Practice
490 US Highway 80 E Ste 200
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
(972) 329-1996
What hospitals are Dr. Chithambo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chithambo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chithambo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chithambo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366470379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chithambo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chithambo
What is Dr. Godfrey Chithambo's specialty?
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.