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Dr. William Ansa Otu, MD

Wausau, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ansa Otu, Hospitalist in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. William Ansa Otu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ansa Otu graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Ansa Otu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ansa Otu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ansa Otu’s office at (920) 288-8000.

    Where did Dr. Ansa Otu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

    Is Dr. Ansa Otu board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. William Ansa Otu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ansa Otu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ansa Otu treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ansa Otu 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 Otu. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Ansa Otu perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Ansa Otu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ansa Otu's office.

    Does Dr. Ansa Otu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ansa Otu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (920) 288-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ansa Otu accept in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Ansa Otu in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Security Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ansa Otu's office located?

    Dr. William Ansa Otu's Primary Practice

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd

    Wausau, WI 54401

    (920) 288-8000

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    Dr. William Ansa Otu's Practice 2

    855 N Westhaven Dr

    Oshkosh, WI 54904

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    Dr. William Ansa Otu's Practice 3

    500 S Oakwood Rd

    Oshkosh, WI 54904

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    What is Dr. Ansa Otu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ansa Otu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346564168.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ansa Otu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ansa Otu

    What is Dr. William Ansa Otu's specialty?

    Dr. Ansa Otu is a Hospitalist near Wausau, WI. 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. Contact Dr. Ansa Otu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Ansa Otu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ansa Otu is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital 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

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    Is William Ansa Otu accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?

    Yes, Dr. William Ansa Otu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Ansa Otu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ansa Otu's office at (920) 288-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Ansa Otu?

    Please contact Dr. Ansa Otu's office at (920) 288-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Ansa Otu have?

    Dr. William Ansa Otu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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