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Dr. Cheryl Buyama, MD

Dr. Cheryl Buyama, MD

Phoenix, AZ

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    Who is Dr. Buyama, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Cheryl Buyama, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Buyama graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed her residency at Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Buyama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buyama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buyama’s office at (602) 839-3927.

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

    • Residency: Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Good Samaritan Reg Med Center | Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix | Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Buyama board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Cheryl Buyama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Buyama speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Buyama treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Buyama 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. Buyama. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Buyama perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Buyama may include:

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

    Does Dr. Buyama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buyama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 839-3927 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buyama accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Buyama in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Buyama's office located?

    Dr. Cheryl Buyama's Primary Practice

    1300 N 12th St Ste 508

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

    (602) 839-3927

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    Dr. Cheryl Buyama's Practice 2

    755 E McDowell Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

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    Dr. Cheryl Buyama's Practice 3

    4344 W Bell Rd Ste 100

    Glendale, AZ 85308

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Physicians

    Member

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

    Dr. Buyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164491510.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buyama?

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

    What is Dr. Cheryl Buyama's specialty?

    Dr. Buyama is a Internist near Phoenix, 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. Buyama to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cheryl Buyama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Buyama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cheryl Buyama accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Cheryl Buyama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cheryl Buyama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buyama's office at (602) 839-3927 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cheryl Buyama?

    Please contact Dr. Buyama's office at (602) 839-3927 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cheryl Buyama have?

    Dr. Cheryl Buyama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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