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Dr. Joseph Africa, MD

Transplant Surgeon, Internist, Surgeon

Charleston, WV

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. He is board certified. Dr. Africa is fluent in English and Filipino; Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Africa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Africa’s office at (202) 877-6029.

    Is Dr. Africa board certified as a 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Africa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Africa typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Africa may include:

    Please contact Dr. Africa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Africa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Africa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-6029 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of West Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    (202) 877-6029

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    What is Dr. Africa's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Joseph Africa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Africa is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Wvu Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Wvu Medicine J.w. Ruby Memorial Hospital, University Of Mississippi Medical Center 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 a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 (202) 877-6029 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Africa?

    Please contact Dr. Africa's office at (202) 877-6029 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Africa's office located?

    Dr. Africa's office is located in Charleston, WV.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Africa have?

    Dr. Joseph Africa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.