Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ntem-Mensah, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norfolk, NE?
Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, NE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ntem-Mensah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ntem-Mensah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ntem-Mensah’s office at (410) 225-8790.
Where did Dr. Ntem-Mensah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Maryland Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Ntem-Mensah speak?
Dr. Ntem-Mensah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ntem-Mensah treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ntem-Mensah 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. Ntem-Mensah. 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:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Discitis Affecting Multiple Spine Areas
- Discitis of the Neck
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- widespread discitis
- multiple site disc inflammation
- generalized spinal disc inflammation
- cervical disc inflammation
- intervertebral disc inflammation neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4649: Discitis, unspecified, multiple sites in spine
- M4642: Discitis, unspecified, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Ankle
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97312: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Ntem-Mensah perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah 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. Ntem-Mensah's office.
Does Dr. Ntem-Mensah accept my insurance?
Dr. Ntem-Mensah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 225-8790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ntem-Mensah accept in Norfolk, NE?
Dr. Ntem-Mensah in Norfolk, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ntem-Mensah's office located?
What is Dr. Ntem-Mensah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ntem-Mensah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588079586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ntem-Mensah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ntem-Mensah
What is Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah's specialty?
Dr. Ntem-Mensah is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Norfolk, NE.
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. Ntem-Mensah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ntem-Mensah is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus, Ne 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Afua Ntem-Mensah accepting new patients in Norfolk, NE?
Yes, Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ntem-Mensah's office at (410) 225-8790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afua Ntem-Mensah?
Please contact Dr. Ntem-Mensah's office at (410) 225-8790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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