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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ofosu-Barko, Hospitalist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ofosu-Barko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ofosu-Barko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ofosu-Barko’s office at (312) 926-5924.
What languages does Dr. Ofosu-Barko speak?
Dr. Ofosu-Barko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ofosu-Barko treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ofosu-Barko 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. Ofosu-Barko. 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:
- 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Ofosu-Barko perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ofosu-Barko's office.
Does Dr. Ofosu-Barko accept my insurance?
Dr. Ofosu-Barko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-5924 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ofosu-Barko accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ofosu-Barko in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ofosu-Barko's office located?
Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko's Primary Practice
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-5924
What is Dr. Ofosu-Barko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ofosu-Barko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376029298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ofosu-Barko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ofosu-Barko
What is Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko's specialty?
Dr. Ofosu-Barko is a Hospitalist near Chicago, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Ofosu-Barko to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ofosu-Barko is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ofosu-Barko's office at (312) 926-5924 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kwadwo Ofosu-Barko?
Please contact Dr. Ofosu-Barko's office at (312) 926-5924 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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