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Dr. Barbara Amakye, MD
Columbus, OH
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amakye, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Barbara Amakye, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Amakye is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amakye’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amakye’s office at (614) 722-6682.
What languages does Dr. Amakye speak?
Dr. Amakye and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Amakye treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amakye 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. Amakye. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
- H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Enteroviral Sore Throat
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
- Herpangina
- Enteroviral Pharyngitis
- Viral Sore Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
- B085: Enteroviral vesicular pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Unspecified Lung Disorder
- General Breathing Problem
- Unidentified Respiratory Condition
- Lung Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
ICD-10 Codes:
- J989: Respiratory disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Amakye perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Barbara Amakye may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amakye's office.
Does Dr. Amakye accept my insurance?
Dr. Amakye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 722-6682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amakye accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Amakye in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Amakye's office located?
What is Dr. Amakye's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amakye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356780902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amakye?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amakye
What is Dr. Barbara Amakye's specialty?
Dr. Amakye is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, OH. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Amakye to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barbara Amakye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amakye is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Barbara Amakye accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Amakye is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Amakye offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amakye's office at (614) 722-6682 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Amakye?
Please contact Dr. Amakye's office at (614) 722-6682 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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