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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanimu, Internist in Arlington, TX?
Dr. Zakari Tanimu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arlington, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tanimu is fluent in English, Hausa, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanimu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanimu’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tanimu speak?
Dr. Tanimu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hausa
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tanimu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tanimu 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. Tanimu. 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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tanimu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Zakari Tanimu 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. Tanimu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tanimu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanimu 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. Tanimu accept in Arlington, TX?
Dr. Tanimu in Arlington, TX 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)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tanimu's office located?
What is Dr. Tanimu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanimu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194785923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanimu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanimu
What is Dr. Zakari Tanimu's specialty?
Dr. Tanimu is a Internist near Arlington, TX.
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.
Is this Dr. Zakari Tanimu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanimu is affiliated with Medical City Arlington Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Medical City Plano 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
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Is Zakari Tanimu accepting new patients in Arlington, TX?
Yes, Dr. Zakari Tanimu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zakari Tanimu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanimu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zakari Tanimu?
Please contact Dr. Tanimu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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