Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adelekun, Internist in Kings Mountain, NC?
Where did Dr. Adelekun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Interfaith Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Adelekun board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Temidayo Adelekun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Adelekun speak?
Dr. Adelekun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Yoruba
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Adelekun typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Adelekun 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. Adelekun. 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:
- Laryngopharyngitis
- Common Cold
- Throat and Voice Box Inflammation
- Upper Throat Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J060: Acute laryngopharyngitis
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Adelekun typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Temidayo Adelekun 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. Adelekun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Adelekun accept my insurance?
Dr. Adelekun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adelekun accept in Kings Mountain, NC?
Dr. Adelekun in Kings Mountain, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Adelekun's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Adelekun affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Adelekun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Adelekun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adelekun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962497537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adelekun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adelekun
What is Dr. Temidayo Adelekun'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.