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Dr. Afua Takyi, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Takyi, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Afua Takyi, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Takyi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Takyi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Takyi’s office at (619) 515-2300.
What languages does Dr. Takyi speak?
Dr. Takyi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Takyi typically treat?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Takyi 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. Takyi. 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:
- Class 1 Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Takyi typically perform?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Afua Takyi may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Takyi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Takyi accept my insurance?
Dr. Takyi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 515-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Takyi accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Takyi in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Takyi's office located?
Dr. Afua Takyi's Primary Practice
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 515-2300
What is Dr. Takyi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Takyi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598362709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Takyi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Takyi
What is Dr. Afua Takyi's specialty?
Dr. Takyi is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?
Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings.
Is this Dr. Afua Takyi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Takyi is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Afua Takyi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Afua Takyi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afua Takyi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Takyi's office at (619) 515-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afua Takyi?
Please contact Dr. Takyi's office at (619) 515-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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