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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ansa, Critical Care Internist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Francis Ansa, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Ansa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ansa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ansa’s office at (434) 654-7580.
Where did Dr. Ansa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology | University of Science And Technology, School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ansa speak?
Dr. Ansa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ansa typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ansa 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. Ansa. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ansa typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Ansa may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ansa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ansa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ansa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 654-7580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ansa accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Ansa 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. Ansa's office located?
Dr. Francis Ansa's Primary Practice
500 Martha Jefferson Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 654-7580
What is Dr. Ansa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ansa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255427944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ansa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ansa
What is Dr. Francis Ansa's specialty?
Dr. Ansa is a Critical Care Internist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Francis Ansa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ansa is affiliated with Uva University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Francis Ansa accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Ansa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Ansa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ansa's office at (434) 654-7580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Ansa?
Please contact Dr. Ansa's office at (434) 654-7580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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