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Who is Dr. Bassey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Edemekong Bassey, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK. He is board certified. Dr. Bassey completed his residency at Huron Hospital. Dr. Bassey is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassey’s office at (417) 328-7985.
Where did Dr. Bassey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital
Residency: Huron Hospital
Medical School: University of Calabar | University of Wolverhampton (Post Graduate School)
What languages does Dr. Bassey speak?
Dr. Bassey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bassey treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Bassey 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. Bassey. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Bassey perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edemekong Bassey may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bassey's office.
Does Dr. Bassey accept my insurance?
Dr. Bassey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 328-7985 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bassey accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Bassey in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Multiplan
State of Oklahoma
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Where is Dr. Bassey's office located?
What is Dr. Bassey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bassey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760625032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bassey
What is Dr. Edemekong Bassey's specialty?
Dr. Bassey is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tulsa, OK.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Bassey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edemekong Bassey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bassey is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa 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
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Is Edemekong Bassey accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?
No, Dr. Edemekong Bassey is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edemekong Bassey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bassey's office at (417) 328-7985 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edemekong Bassey?
Please contact Dr. Bassey's office at (417) 328-7985 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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