Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achufusi, Gastroenterologist in Munster, IN?
What languages does Dr. Achufusi speak?
Dr. Achufusi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Achufusi typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Achufusi 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. Achufusi. 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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Achufusi typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ted George Achufusi may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Achufusi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achufusi accept my insurance?
Dr. Achufusi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 922-4900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achufusi accept in Munster, IN?
Dr. Achufusi in Munster, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achufusi's office located?
Dr. Ted George Achufusi's Primary Practice
9410 Calumet Ave Ste 401
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-4900
What hospitals are Dr. Achufusi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achufusi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achufusi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achufusi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053809392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achufusi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achufusi