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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dekayie-Amenu, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Lenox, IL?
Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Lenox, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dekayie-Amenu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dekayie-Amenu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dekayie-Amenu’s office at (708) 213-4200.
What languages does Dr. Dekayie-Amenu speak?
Dr. Dekayie-Amenu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dekayie-Amenu typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dekayie-Amenu 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. Dekayie-Amenu. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dekayie-Amenu typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dekayie-Amenu accept my insurance?
Dr. Dekayie-Amenu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 213-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dekayie-Amenu accept in New Lenox, IL?
Dr. Dekayie-Amenu in New Lenox, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's office located?
Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu's Primary Practice
1900 Silver Cross Blvd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(708) 213-4200
What is Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306159363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dekayie-Amenu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dekayie-Amenu
What is Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu's specialty?
Dr. Dekayie-Amenu is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Lenox, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dekayie-Amenu is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Community Hospital Of Munster 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gameli Dekayie-Amenu accepting new patients in New Lenox, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gameli Dekayie-Amenu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's office at (708) 213-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gameli Dekayie-Amenu?
Please contact Dr. Dekayie-Amenu's office at (708) 213-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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