Dr. Latrice Akuamoah, MD
Staten Island, NY
15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Akuamoah, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Akuamoah graduated from Tulane Univeristy School of Medicine and completed her residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is a member of the North American Neuromodulation Society, National Medical Association, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Akuamoah is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akuamoah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akuamoah’s office at (718) 667-3577.
Where did Dr. Akuamoah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Medical School: University of Rochester | Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Tulane Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Akuamoah board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Latrice Akuamoah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology since 2016
What languages does Dr. Akuamoah speak?
Dr. Akuamoah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akuamoah treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akuamoah 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. Akuamoah. 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:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure
- Secondhand Smoke
- Passive Smoking
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Contact
- Involuntary Smoking
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7722: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Opioid Use
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Low Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Body Weight
- Underweight BMI
- Low BMI in adults
- BMI below 19.9
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z681: Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Akuamoah perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Latrice Akuamoah may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akuamoah's office.
Does Dr. Akuamoah accept my insurance?
Dr. Akuamoah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 667-3577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akuamoah accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Akuamoah in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akuamoah's office located?
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah's Primary Practice
1360 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 667-3577
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah's Practice 3
720 Monroe St Ste C208
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 533-9200
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 16 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
65% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Latrice Akuamoah an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Akuamoah has been rated and reviewed by 16 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Akuamoah, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
North American Neuromodulation Society
Professional Member
2015
National Medical Association
Professional Member
2014
American Academy of Pain Medicine
Professional Member
2014 - 2017
American Medical Association
Professional Member
2007
American Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
2010
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists
Professional Member
2012 - 2015
Awards
NIH Supplemental Grant to Promote Diversity
University of Rochester, GoldFarb Lab
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award
University of Rochester
What is Dr. Akuamoah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akuamoah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497047955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akuamoah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akuamoah
What is Dr. Latrice Akuamoah's specialty?
Dr. Akuamoah is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Staten Island, NY. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Akuamoah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Latrice Akuamoah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akuamoah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Latrice Akuamoah accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Latrice Akuamoah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Latrice Akuamoah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akuamoah's office at (718) 667-3577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Latrice Akuamoah?
Please contact Dr. Akuamoah's office at (718) 667-3577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Latrice Akuamoah have?
Dr. Latrice Akuamoah is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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