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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ofori, Family Medicine Specialist in South Gate, CA?
Dr. Christopher Ofori is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South Gate, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ofori is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ofori’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ofori’s office at (888) 499-9303.
What languages does Dr. Ofori speak?
Dr. Ofori and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ofori treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ofori 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. Ofori. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Not Following Medical Treatment (Unspecified Reason)
- Treatment non-adherence
- Medical regimen noncompliance
- Failure to follow medical advice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z91199: Patient's noncompliance with other medical treatment and regimen due to unspecified reason
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ofori perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Ofori may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ofori's office.
Does Dr. Ofori accept my insurance?
Dr. Ofori accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 499-9303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ofori accept in South Gate, CA?
Dr. Ofori in South Gate, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amcare Co
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Prairie States Enterprises
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ofori's office located?
Dr. Christopher Ofori's Primary Practice
8627 Atlantic Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
(888) 499-9303
What is Dr. Ofori's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ofori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144962382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ofori?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ofori
What is Dr. Christopher Ofori's specialty?
Dr. Ofori is a Family Medicine Specialist near South Gate, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ofori to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Ofori affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ofori is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Community Hospital of Huntington Park 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Christopher Ofori accepting new patients in South Gate, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ofori is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Ofori offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ofori's office at (888) 499-9303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Ofori?
Please contact Dr. Ofori's office at (888) 499-9303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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