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Dr. George Agyekum

Anesthesiologist

Portland, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Agyekum, Anesthesiologist in Portland, OR?

    Dr. George Agyekum is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR. Dr. Agyekum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agyekum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agyekum’s office at (240) 826-7324.

    What languages does Dr. Agyekum speak?

    Dr. Agyekum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Agyekum typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Agyekum 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. Agyekum. 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:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Agyekum typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Agyekum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Agyekum. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Agyekum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Agyekum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 826-7324 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Agyekum accept in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Agyekum in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Agyekum's office located?

    Dr. George Agyekum's Primary Practice

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd

    Portland, OR 97239

    (240) 826-7324

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    What is Dr. Agyekum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Agyekum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790149334.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agyekum?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agyekum

    What is Dr. George Agyekum's specialty?

    Dr. Agyekum is an Anesthesiologist near Portland, OR.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. George Agyekum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Agyekum is affiliated with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Medical City Mckinney Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe 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 Dr. George Agyekum accepting new patients in Portland, OR?

    Yes, Dr. George Agyekum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Agyekum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Agyekum's office at (240) 826-7324 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Agyekum?

    Please contact Dr. Agyekum's office at (240) 826-7324 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Agyekum's office located?

    Dr. Agyekum's office is located in Portland, OR.