DR. MOHAMED SHAFIU MD
NPI 1174685648
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in San Antonio, TX

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

Principal care management services focus on managing a single high-risk disease. This involves a health care professional directing clinical staff for the first 30 minutes each month. The aim is to monitor your health, coordinate care, and provide necessary support for your disease management.

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

Principal Care Management (PCM) services focus on managing a single high-risk disease. It involves additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time per month, overseen by a healthcare professional. This includes monitoring your health, coordinating care, and developing a personalized treatment plan.

A blood count, specifically hemoglobin, is a standard test that measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. This test helps assess your overall health and detect a variety of disorders such as anemia or polycythemia.

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.