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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badika, Hospitalist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Ndofunsu Badika, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Badika graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Program. Dr. Badika is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badika’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badika’s office at (252) 633-8817.
Where did Dr. Badika go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Badika board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Ndofunsu Badika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Badika speak?
Dr. Badika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Badika treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Badika 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. Badika. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis with Spinal Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Vertebral fragility fracture
- Osteoporotic compression fracture
- Spine bone weakening fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8088XD: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Badika perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ndofunsu Badika may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Badika's office.
Does Dr. Badika accept my insurance?
Dr. Badika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 633-8817 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badika accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Badika in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Badika's office located?
Dr. Ndofunsu Badika's Primary Practice
428 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(252) 633-8817
What is Dr. Badika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114915758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badika
What is Dr. Ndofunsu Badika's specialty?
Dr. Badika is a Hospitalist near Asheville, NC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Badika to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ndofunsu Badika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Badika is affiliated with Carolinaeast Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Ndofunsu Badika accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ndofunsu Badika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ndofunsu Badika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Badika's office at (252) 633-8817 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ndofunsu Badika?
Please contact Dr. Badika's office at (252) 633-8817 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ndofunsu Badika have?
Dr. Ndofunsu Badika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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