28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tefend, Internist in Livonia, MI?
Where did Dr. Tefend go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine | SCS/MSUCOM/St Joseph Mercy Health System Program
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Tefend board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sherrie Tefend, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tefend speak?
Dr. Tefend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tefend typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tefend 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. Tefend. 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:
- 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tefend typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sherrie Tefend 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. Tefend's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tefend accept my insurance?
Dr. Tefend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 528-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tefend accept in Livonia, MI?
Dr. Tefend in Livonia, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ASR Corporation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tefend's office located?
Dr. Sherrie Tefend's Primary Practice
19000 St Joes Pkwy Ste 200
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 528-5700
What hospitals are Dr. Tefend affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tefend has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tefend's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tefend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609877109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tefend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tefend
What is Dr. Sherrie Tefend'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.