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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fordjour, Hospitalist in Harrisburg, PA?
Dr. Yaw Fordjour, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Harrisburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fordjour is fluent in English and Twi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fordjour’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fordjour’s office at (724) 537-1207.
What languages does Dr. Fordjour speak?
Dr. Fordjour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Twi
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fordjour typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fordjour 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. Fordjour. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fordjour typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yaw Fordjour may include:
Please contact Dr. Fordjour's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fordjour accept my insurance?
Dr. Fordjour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 537-1207 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fordjour accept in Harrisburg, PA?
Dr. Fordjour in Harrisburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Fordjour's office located?
Dr. Yaw Fordjour's Primary Practice
4300 Londonderry Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(724) 537-1207
What is Dr. Fordjour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fordjour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710411798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fordjour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fordjour
What is Dr. Yaw Fordjour's specialty?
Dr. Fordjour is a Hospitalist near Harrisburg, PA.
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. Yaw Fordjour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fordjour is affiliated with Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Temple University 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yaw Fordjour accepting new patients in Harrisburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Yaw Fordjour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yaw Fordjour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fordjour's office at (724) 537-1207 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yaw Fordjour?
Please contact Dr. Fordjour's office at (724) 537-1207 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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