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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fokum, Internist in Danvers, MA?
Dr. Judith Fokum, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Danvers, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fokum completed her residency at Salem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fokum is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fokum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fokum’s office at (978) 739-6950.
Where did Dr. Fokum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Salem Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Fed Du Cameroun, Ctr University Des Sci De La Sante
Is Dr. Fokum board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Judith Fokum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fokum speak?
Dr. Fokum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does Dr. Fokum treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Fokum 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. Fokum. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Fokum perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Judith Fokum 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fokum's office.
Does Dr. Fokum accept my insurance?
Dr. Fokum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 739-6950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fokum accept in Danvers, MA?
Dr. Fokum in Danvers, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
Student Assurance Service
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Where is Dr. Fokum's office located?
What is Dr. Fokum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fokum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659352813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fokum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fokum
What is Dr. Judith Fokum's specialty?
Dr. Fokum is a Internist near Danvers, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Fokum to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Judith Fokum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fokum is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Massachusetts General Hospital, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Boston 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Judith Fokum accepting new patients in Danvers, MA?
Yes, Dr. Judith Fokum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Judith Fokum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fokum's office at (978) 739-6950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Judith Fokum?
Please contact Dr. Fokum's office at (978) 739-6950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Judith Fokum have?
Dr. Judith Fokum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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