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Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong, MD

Anesthesiologist

Dover, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amoo-Achampong, Anesthesiologist in Dover, DE?

    Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dover, DE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amoo-Achampong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amoo-Achampong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amoo-Achampong’s office at (302) 709-4702.

    What languages does Dr. Amoo-Achampong speak?

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Amoo-Achampong typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Amoo-Achampong 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. Amoo-Achampong. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay on Chewing Surfaces Reaching Dentin
    • Tooth Decay
    • Deep Pit and Fissure Cavity
    • Dentin Caries on Occlusal Surface
    • Cavity on Chewing Surface into Dentin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0252: Dental caries on pit and fissure surface penetrating into dentin

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Amoo-Achampong typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Amoo-Achampong 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. Amoo-Achampong. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Amoo-Achampong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 709-4702 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amoo-Achampong accept in Dover, DE?

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong in Dover, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Amoo-Achampong's office located?

    Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong's Primary Practice

    640 S State St

    Dover, DE 19901

    (302) 709-4702

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    Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong's Practice 2

    651 Valley Rd Unit 912

    Hockessin, DE 19707

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    Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong's Practice 3

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd

    Newark, DE 19718

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    What is Dr. Amoo-Achampong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629574298.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amoo-Achampong?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amoo-Achampong

    What is Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong's specialty?

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong is an Anesthesiologist near Dover, DE.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amoo-Achampong is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Wayne Memorial 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

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    Is Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong accepting new patients in Dover, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amoo-Achampong's office at (302) 709-4702 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kent Amoo-Achampong?

    Please contact Dr. Amoo-Achampong's office at (302) 709-4702 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Amoo-Achampong's office located?

    Dr. Amoo-Achampong's offices are located in Dover, DE, Hockessin, DE, and Newark, DE.