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Dr. Claire Tilem, MD

Dr. Claire Tilem, MD

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tilem, Internist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Claire Tilem, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tilem graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her residency at Huntington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tilem is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tilem’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tilem’s office at (626) 792-3141.

    Where did Dr. Tilem go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Huntington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Huntington Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

    Is Dr. Tilem board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Claire Tilem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tilem speak?

    Dr. Tilem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tilem treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tilem 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. Tilem. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Tilem perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Claire Tilem may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tilem's office.

    Does Dr. Tilem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tilem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 792-3141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tilem accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Tilem in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tilem's office located?

    Dr. Claire Tilem's Primary Practice

    65 N Madison Ave Ste 800

    Pasadena, CA 91101

    (626) 792-3141

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    What is Dr. Tilem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tilem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710951645.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tilem?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tilem

    What is Dr. Claire Tilem's specialty?

    Dr. Tilem is a Internist near Pasadena, CA.

    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. Tilem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Claire Tilem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tilem is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Claire Tilem accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Claire Tilem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Claire Tilem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tilem's office at (626) 792-3141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Claire Tilem?

    Please contact Dr. Tilem's office at (626) 792-3141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Claire Tilem have?

    Dr. Claire Tilem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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