39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Driss, Internist in Lakeside, AZ?
Dr. Leon Driss, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lakeside, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Driss completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Maricopa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Driss is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Driss’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Driss’s office at (928) 367-1077.
Where did Dr. Driss go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Maricopa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi
Is Dr. Driss board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leon Driss, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Driss speak?
Dr. Driss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Driss treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Driss 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. Driss. 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.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Multiple system atrophy
- MSA
- Shy-Drager syndrome
- Degenerative autonomic disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G903: Multi-system degeneration of the autonomic nervous system
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Driss perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leon Driss 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Driss' office.
Does Dr. Driss accept my insurance?
Dr. Driss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 367-1077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Driss accept in Lakeside, AZ?
Dr. Driss in Lakeside, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Choice
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Driss' office located?
Dr. Leon Driss' Primary Practice
300 W White Mountain Blvd Ste A
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 367-1077
What is Dr. Driss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Driss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669445706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Driss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Driss
What is Dr. Leon Driss's specialty?
Dr. Driss is a Internist near Lakeside, AZ.
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.
Contact Dr. Driss to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Leon Driss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Driss is affiliated with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Leon Driss accepting new patients in Lakeside, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Leon Driss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon Driss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Driss's office at (928) 367-1077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon Driss?
Please contact Dr. Driss's office at (928) 367-1077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leon Driss have?
Dr. Leon Driss is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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