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Dr. Ama Karikari, MD

Hospitalist, Pediatrician

Tulsa, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karikari, Hospitalist in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Ama Karikari, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Karikari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karikari’s office at (918) 619-4400.

    What languages does Dr. Karikari speak?

    Dr. Karikari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Karikari typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Karikari typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ama Karikari may include:

    Please contact Dr. Karikari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Karikari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karikari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (918) 619-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karikari accept in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Karikari in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Broward Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • MultiPlan Corporation

    • QuikTrip Corporation

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Karikari's office located?

    Dr. Ama Karikari's Primary Practice

    4444 E 41st St

    Tulsa, OK 74135

    (918) 619-4400

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    What hospitals are Dr. Karikari affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Karikari has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee,Muskogee, OK
    Ascension St. John Sapulpa,Sapulpa, OK
    Saint Francis Hospital South,Tulsa, OK

    What is Dr. Karikari's NPI number?A 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 1649560855.

    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. Ama Karikari's specialty?

    Dr. Karikari is a Hospitalist near Tulsa, OK.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Ama Karikari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karikari is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Hillcrest 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ama Karikari accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Ama Karikari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ama Karikari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karikari's office at (918) 619-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ama Karikari?

    Please contact Dr. Karikari's office at (918) 619-4400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Karikari's office located?

    Dr. Karikari's office is located in Tulsa, OK.