Who is Dr. Buyama, Internist in Phoenix, AZ?
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 an Internist like Dr. Buyama typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Buyama typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cheryl Buyama 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. Buyama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American College of Physicians
What is Dr. Buyama's NPI number?A 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?
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.