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Dr. Shruti Africawala, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Independence, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Africawala, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Independence, OH?

    Dr. Shruti Africawala, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Independence, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Africawala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Africawala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Africawala’s office at (216) 445-9132.

    What languages does Dr. Africawala speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Africawala typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Africawala 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. Africawala. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Africawala typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shruti Africawala may include:

    Please contact Dr. Africawala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Africawala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Africawala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 445-9132 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Africawala accept in Independence, OH?

    Dr. Africawala in Independence, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Africawala's office located?

    Dr. Shruti Africawala's Primary Practice

    6801 Brecksville Rd

    Independence, OH 44131

    (216) 445-9132

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    Dr. Shruti Africawala's Practice 2

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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

    Dr. Africawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003566308.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Africawala?

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

    What is Dr. Shruti Africawala's specialty?

    Dr. Africawala is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Independence, OH.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Shruti Africawala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Africawala is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Southwest General Health Center, Uh Cleveland Medical Center 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Shruti Africawala accepting new patients in Independence, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Shruti Africawala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shruti Africawala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Africawala's office at (216) 445-9132 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shruti Africawala?

    Please contact Dr. Africawala's office at (216) 445-9132 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Africawala's office located?

    Dr. Africawala's offices are located in Independence, OH and Cleveland, OH.