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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Affram, Internist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Kwame Affram is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Affram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Affram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Affram’s office at (706) 475-7055.
What languages does Dr. Affram speak?
Dr. Affram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Affram typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Affram 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. Affram. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Affram typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kwame Affram 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
Please contact Dr. Affram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Affram accept my insurance?
Dr. Affram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 475-7055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Affram accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Affram in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Affram's office located?
Dr. Kwame Affram's Primary Practice
830 Kempsville Rd # 2B223
Norfolk, VA 23502
(706) 475-7055
What is Dr. Affram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Affram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376078915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Affram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Affram
What is Dr. Kwame Affram's specialty?
Dr. Affram is a Internist near Norfolk, VA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kwame Affram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Affram is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kwame Affram accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kwame Affram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kwame Affram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Affram's office at (706) 475-7055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kwame Affram?
Please contact Dr. Affram's office at (706) 475-7055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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