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Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu, MD

Sugar Land, TX

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Frimpong-Badu, Hospitalist in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Frimpong-Badu graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Frimpong-Badu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frimpong-Badu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frimpong-Badu’s office at (936) 270-2099.

    Where did Dr. Frimpong-Badu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

    What languages does Dr. Frimpong-Badu speak?

    Dr. Frimpong-Badu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Frimpong-Badu treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Frimpong-Badu 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. Frimpong-Badu. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Carcinoma in situ of bladder
    • Early Bladder Cancer
    • Precancerous Bladder Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D090: Carcinoma in situ of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Frimpong-Badu perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Frimpong-Badu's office.

    Does Dr. Frimpong-Badu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Frimpong-Badu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (936) 270-2099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Frimpong-Badu accept in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Frimpong-Badu in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Frimpong-Badu's office located?

    Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu's Primary Practice

    16605 Southwest Fwy

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    (936) 270-2099

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    Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu's Practice 2

    17201 I 45 S

    Shenandoah, TX 77385

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    Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu's Practice 3

    3333 Bayshore Blvd Ste 310

    Pasadena, TX 77504

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

    Check mark

    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Wait Times

    100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Frimpong-Badu has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Frimpong-Badu, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Frimpong-Badu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821005539.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frimpong-Badu?

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

    What is Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu's specialty?

    Dr. Frimpong-Badu is a Hospitalist near Sugar Land, TX. 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. Frimpong-Badu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Frimpong-Badu is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital 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?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Yaw Frimpong-Badu accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Badu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Frimpong-Badu's office at (936) 270-2099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yaw Frimpong-Badu?

    Please contact Dr. Frimpong-Badu's office at (936) 270-2099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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