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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samuels, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Lleras Samuels, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Samuels graduated from UNIVERSITY DE PANAMA and completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Nephrology. Dr. Samuels is fluent in English, Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samuels’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samuels’s office.
Where did Dr. Samuels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Nephrology | Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: University De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama | UNIVERSITY DE PANAMA
What languages does Dr. Samuels speak?
Dr. Samuels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Armenian
Chinese
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Samuels typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Samuels 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. Samuels. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Samuels typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lleras Samuels may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Samuels' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Samuels accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samuels accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Samuels in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Samuels' office located?
What is Dr. Samuels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samuels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225026487.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samuels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samuels
What is Dr. Lleras Samuels's specialty?
Dr. Samuels is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Lleras Samuels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samuels is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lleras Samuels accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lleras Samuels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lleras Samuels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samuels's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lleras Samuels?
Please contact Dr. Samuels's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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