30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amanambu, Internist in Akron, OH?
Dr. Chimezie Amanambu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Akron, OH. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Amanambu graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Amanambu is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amanambu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amanambu’s office at (330) 375-0001.
Where did Dr. Amanambu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lenox Hill Hosp, Internal Medicine Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Lenox Hill Hospital | NSLIJ/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria | Medical College of Wisconsin | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Amanambu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Chimezie Amanambu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Amanambu speak?
Dr. Amanambu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Amanambu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Amanambu 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. Amanambu. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Amanambu typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Amanambu 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. Amanambu. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Amanambu accept my insurance?
Dr. Amanambu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 375-0001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amanambu accept in Akron, OH?
Dr. Amanambu in Akron, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amanambu's office located?
Dr. Chimezie Amanambu's Primary Practice
1655 W Market St Ste L
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 375-0001
What is Dr. Amanambu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amanambu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174537138.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amanambu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amanambu
What is Dr. Chimezie Amanambu's specialty?
Dr. Amanambu is a Internist near Akron, OH.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Chimezie Amanambu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amanambu is affiliated with Summa Health System – Akron Campus 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 Chimezie Amanambu accepting new patients in Akron, OH?
Yes, Dr. Chimezie Amanambu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chimezie Amanambu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amanambu's office at (330) 375-0001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chimezie Amanambu?
Please contact Dr. Amanambu's office at (330) 375-0001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chimezie Amanambu have?
Dr. Chimezie Amanambu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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