Who is Dr. Abu, Pulmonologist in Belle Glade, FL?
Is Dr. Abu board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Yaw Abu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abu speak?
Dr. Abu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Twi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Abu typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Abu 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. Abu. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Abu typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yaw Abu may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Abu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abu accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 992-2316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu accept in Belle Glade, FL?
Dr. Abu in Belle Glade, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Planned Administrators
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abu affiliated with?
Dr. Abu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487764577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu