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Dr. Keneth Sarpong, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Richmond, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sarpong, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Keneth Sarpong, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sarpong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarpong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarpong’s office at (757) 398-2200.

    What languages does Dr. Sarpong speak?

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

    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Keneth Sarpong may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sarpong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarpong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 398-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarpong accept in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Sarpong in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • Assurant

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sarpong's office located?

    Dr. Keneth Sarpong's Primary Practice

    1602 Skipwith Rd

    Richmond, VA 23229

    (757) 398-2200

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    Dr. Keneth Sarpong's Practice 2

    3636 High St

    Portsmouth, VA 23707

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

    Dr. Sarpong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114554235.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarpong?

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

    What is Dr. Keneth Sarpong's specialty?

    Dr. Sarpong is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Richmond, VA.

    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. Keneth Sarpong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarpong is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Hca Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis 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. Keneth Sarpong accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Keneth Sarpong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keneth Sarpong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarpong's office at (757) 398-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Keneth Sarpong?

    Please contact Dr. Sarpong's office at (757) 398-2200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sarpong's office located?

    Dr. Sarpong's offices are located in Richmond, VA and Portsmouth, VA.