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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Awotwi, Hospitalist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Joseph Awotwi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Awotwi graduated from Charles University in Prague. Dr. Awotwi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awotwi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awotwi’s office.
Where did Dr. Awotwi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Charles University in Prague
What languages does Dr. Awotwi speak?
Dr. Awotwi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Awotwi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Awotwi 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. Awotwi. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- 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. Awotwi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Awotwi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Awotwi's office.
Does Dr. Awotwi accept my insurance?
Dr. Awotwi 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. Awotwi accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Awotwi in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Awotwi's office located?
What is Dr. Awotwi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awotwi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871767251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awotwi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awotwi
What is Dr. Joseph Awotwi's specialty?
Dr. Awotwi is a Hospitalist near Baltimore, MD. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Awotwi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Awotwi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awotwi is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Ascension Saint Agnes 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Joseph Awotwi accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Awotwi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Awotwi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awotwi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Awotwi?
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