Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Addo, Internist in Fall River, MA?
Where did Dr. Addo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Agnes Hospital | St. Agnes Healthcare, Resident:Internal Medicine | Saint Agnes Healthcare
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Addo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Abena Addo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002
What languages does Dr. Addo speak?
Dr. Addo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Twi
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Addo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Addo 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. Addo. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Addo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Abena Addo 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. Addo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Addo accept my insurance?
Dr. Addo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 996-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Addo accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Addo in Fall River, MA 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 Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Corporate Services
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Addo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Addo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Addo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Addo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Addo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366543225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Addo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Addo
What is Dr. Abena Addo's specialty?
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.