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Dr. Peter Acheampong, MD

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acheampong, Internist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Peter Acheampong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Acheampong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acheampong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acheampong’s office at (919) 350-7270.

    Is Dr. Acheampong board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Acheampong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Acheampong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Acheampong treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Acheampong 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. Acheampong. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Acheampong perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Acheampong may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Acheampong's office.

    Does Dr. Acheampong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Acheampong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-7270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acheampong accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Acheampong in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Kansas

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Acheampong's office located?

    Dr. Peter Acheampong's Primary Practice

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 350-7270

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    Dr. Peter Acheampong's Practice 2

    2400 W Friendly Ave

    Greensboro, NC 27403

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    Dr. Peter Acheampong's Practice 3

    1900 Kildaire Farm Rd

    Cary, NC 27518

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

    Dr. Acheampong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336428580.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acheampong?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Acheampong's specialty?

    Dr. Acheampong is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Acheampong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Acheampong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Acheampong is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital, WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Alamance Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Acheampong accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Acheampong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Acheampong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acheampong's office at (919) 350-7270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Acheampong?

    Please contact Dr. Acheampong's office at (919) 350-7270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Acheampong have?

    Dr. Peter Acheampong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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