21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ankomah, Internist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Nana Ankomah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE 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. Ankomah graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Ankomah is fluent in English, Albanian, Slavic languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ankomah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ankomah’s office at (410) 398-4000.
Where did Dr. Ankomah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Ankomah board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nana Ankomah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ankomah speak?
Dr. Ankomah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
English
Slavic languages
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ankomah treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ankomah 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. Ankomah. 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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural Hypotension
- Dizziness on Standing
- Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I951: Orthostatic hypotension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ankomah perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nana Ankomah may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ankomah's office.
Does Dr. Ankomah accept my insurance?
Dr. Ankomah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 398-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ankomah accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Ankomah in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Consolidated Associations of Railroad Employees (CARE)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ankomah's office located?
Dr. Nana Ankomah's Primary Practice
111 Continental Dr Ste 406
Newark, DE 19713
(410) 398-4000
Dr. Nana Ankomah's Practice 3
4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 1250
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 623-0200
What is Dr. Ankomah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ankomah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194795443.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ankomah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ankomah
What is Dr. Nana Ankomah's specialty?
Dr. Ankomah is a Internist near Newark, DE.
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.
Contact Dr. Ankomah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nana Ankomah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ankomah is affiliated with Wilmington 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
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Is Nana Ankomah accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Nana Ankomah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nana Ankomah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ankomah's office at (410) 398-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nana Ankomah?
Please contact Dr. Ankomah's office at (410) 398-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nana Ankomah have?
Dr. Nana Ankomah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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