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Who is Dr. Opoku-Asare, Cardiologist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Opoku-Asare is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Opoku-Asare’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. Opoku-Asare’s office at (202) 232-4121.
Is Dr. Opoku-Asare board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Opoku-Asare speak?
Dr. Opoku-Asare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Opoku-Asare treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Opoku-Asare 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. Opoku-Asare. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does Dr. Opoku-Asare perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Opoku-Asare performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Opoku-Asare. 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:
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Major Vein Catheter Insertion
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Vena Cava Catheterization
- IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Additional Vein Stent Placement
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Stenting
- Venous Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Does Dr. Opoku-Asare accept my insurance?
Dr. Opoku-Asare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 232-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Opoku-Asare accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Opoku-Asare in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
University of Maryland Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Opoku-Asare's office located?
Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare's Primary Practice
12120 Plum Orchard Dr Ste 150
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(202) 232-4121
What is Dr. Opoku-Asare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Opoku-Asare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184887218.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Opoku-Asare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Opoku-Asare
What is Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare's specialty?
Dr. Opoku-Asare is a Cardiologist near Silver Spring, MD. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Opoku-Asare to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Opoku-Asare is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, MedStar Montgomery 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
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Is Isaac Opoku-Asare accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Opoku-Asare's office at (202) 232-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Isaac Opoku-Asare?
Please contact Dr. Opoku-Asare's office at (202) 232-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare have?
Dr. Isaac Opoku-Asare is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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