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Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Awo, Family Medicine Specialist in Lima, OH?
Dr. Benedict Awo, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lima, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Awo is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awo’s office at (419) 227-5298.
What languages does Dr. Awo speak?
Dr. Awo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Awo typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Awo 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. Awo. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Awo typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benedict Awo may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Awo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Awo accept my insurance?
Dr. Awo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 227-5298 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awo accept in Lima, OH?
Dr. Awo in Lima, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Awo's office located?
Dr. Benedict Awo also offers virtual visits
Dr. Benedict Awo's Primary Practice
1005 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 100
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-5298
What is Dr. Awo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366980559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awo
What is Dr. Benedict Awo's specialty?
Dr. Awo is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lima, OH.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Benedict Awo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awo is affiliated with Lima Memorial Health System 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Benedict Awo accepting new patients in Lima, OH?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Awo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benedict Awo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awo's office at (419) 227-5298 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benedict Awo?
Please contact Dr. Awo's office at (419) 227-5298 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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