Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yemofio, Internist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Francis Yemofio, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Yemofio graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Ucla Sch Of Pub Hlth, General Preventive Medicine. Dr. Yemofio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yemofio’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yemofio’s office at (213) 239-5010.
Where did Dr. Yemofio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Sch Of Pub Hlth, General Preventive Medicine | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry | University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Yemofio board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Francis Yemofio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yemofio speak?
Dr. Yemofio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yemofio typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yemofio 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. Yemofio. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yemofio typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Yemofio 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. Yemofio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yemofio accept my insurance?
Dr. Yemofio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 239-5010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yemofio accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Yemofio in Carson, 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
AllCare Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yemofio's office located?
Dr. Francis Yemofio's Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(213) 239-5010
What is Dr. Yemofio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yemofio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962573030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yemofio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yemofio
What is Dr. Francis Yemofio's specialty?
Dr. Yemofio is a Internist near Carson, CA.
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. Francis Yemofio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yemofio is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Pih Health Good Samaritan 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 Francis Yemofio accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Yemofio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Yemofio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yemofio's office at (213) 239-5010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Yemofio?
Please contact Dr. Yemofio's office at (213) 239-5010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francis Yemofio have?
Dr. Francis Yemofio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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