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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boadu, Hospitalist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Akua Boadu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Boadu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boadu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boadu’s office at (434) 243-4288.
What languages does Dr. Boadu speak?
Dr. Boadu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Boadu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Boadu 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. Boadu. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
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:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Boadu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Akua Boadu may include:
Please contact Dr. Boadu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Boadu accept my insurance?
Dr. Boadu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-4288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boadu accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Boadu in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Boadu's office located?
What is Dr. Boadu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boadu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922687615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boadu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boadu
What is Dr. Akua Boadu's specialty?
Dr. Boadu is a Hospitalist near Charlottesville, VA.
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 this Dr. Akua Boadu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boadu is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh 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 Akua Boadu accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Akua Boadu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akua Boadu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boadu's office at (434) 243-4288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akua Boadu?
Please contact Dr. Boadu's office at (434) 243-4288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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