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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karikari, Hospitalist in Douglasville, GA?
Dr. Kwasi Karikari, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Douglasville, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Karikari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karikari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karikari’s office at (678) 838-2585.
What languages does Dr. Karikari speak?
Dr. Karikari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karikari treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Karikari 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. Karikari. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Karikari perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kwasi Karikari may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karikari's office.
Does Dr. Karikari accept my insurance?
Dr. Karikari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 838-2585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karikari accept in Douglasville, GA?
Dr. Karikari in Douglasville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Chinese Community Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Karikari's office located?
Dr. Kwasi Karikari's Primary Practice
8954 Hospital Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2585
What is Dr. Karikari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karikari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538470885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karikari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karikari
What is Dr. Kwasi Karikari's specialty?
Dr. Karikari is a Hospitalist near Douglasville, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Karikari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kwasi Karikari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karikari is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kwasi Karikari accepting new patients in Douglasville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Kwasi Karikari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kwasi Karikari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karikari's office at (678) 838-2585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kwasi Karikari?
Please contact Dr. Karikari's office at (678) 838-2585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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