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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afful, Hospitalist in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Akosua Afful, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Afful graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science Technology, School Of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at Harlem Hospital Center Program. Dr. Afful is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afful’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afful’s office at (937) 208-8388.
Where did Dr. Afful go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science Technology, School Of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Afful speak?
Dr. Afful and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Afful typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Afful 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. Afful. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Afful typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Akosua Afful may include:
Please contact Dr. Afful's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Afful accept my insurance?
Dr. Afful accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (937) 208-8388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Afful accept in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Afful in Dayton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Afful's office located?
What is Dr. Afful's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afful's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184981193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afful?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afful
What is Dr. Akosua Afful's specialty?
Dr. Afful is a Hospitalist near Dayton, OH.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akosua Afful affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afful is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center, Ohio State The James Cancer 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 Akosua Afful accepting new patients in Dayton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Akosua Afful is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akosua Afful offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afful's office at (937) 208-8388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akosua Afful?
Please contact Dr. Afful's office at (937) 208-8388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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