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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Africa, Transplant Surgeon in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Joseph Africa, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Africa is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Africa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Africa’s office at (304) 388-7822.
Is Dr. Africa board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Africa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Africa speak?
Dr. Africa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Africa treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Africa 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. Africa. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Which procedures does Dr. Africa perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Africa may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Africa's office.
Does Dr. Africa accept my insurance?
Dr. Africa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 388-7822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Africa accept in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Africa in Charleston, WV 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)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Point32Health
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Africa's office located?
Dr. Joseph Africa's Primary Practice
415 Morris St Ste 100
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 388-7822
What is Dr. Africa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Africa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902050180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Africa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Africa
What is Dr. Joseph Africa's specialty?
Dr. Africa is a Transplant Surgeon near Charleston, WV. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Africa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Africa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Africa is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Camden Clark Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Wvu Medicine - J.w. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Emerson Health, Baptist Health Richmond 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Joseph Africa accepting new patients in Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Africa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Africa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Africa's office at (304) 388-7822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Africa?
Please contact Dr. Africa's office at (304) 388-7822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Africa have?
Dr. Joseph Africa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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