34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Owusu-Addo, Internist in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Owusu-Addo graduated from University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at Lincoln Med Center. Dr. Owusu-Addo is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Owusu-Addo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Owusu-Addo’s office at (704) 865-0626.
Where did Dr. Owusu-Addo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Med Center
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Owusu-Addo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004, American Board of Dermatology since 2008
What languages does Dr. Owusu-Addo speak?
Dr. Owusu-Addo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Owusu-Addo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Owusu-Addo 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. Owusu-Addo. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Opioid detox
- Opioid withdrawal syndrome
- Coming off opioids
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1123: Opioid dependence with withdrawal
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Owusu-Addo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo 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. Owusu-Addo's office.
Does Dr. Owusu-Addo accept my insurance?
Dr. Owusu-Addo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 865-0626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Owusu-Addo accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Owusu-Addo in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Owusu-Addo's office located?
Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo's Primary Practice
640 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 204
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 865-0626
What is Dr. Owusu-Addo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Owusu-Addo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558332833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Owusu-Addo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Owusu-Addo
What is Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo's specialty?
Dr. Owusu-Addo is a Internist near Gastonia, NC.
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. Owusu-Addo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Owusu-Addo is affiliated with CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Atrium Health Cleveland, Riverside Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?
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Is Yaw Owusu-Addo accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Owusu-Addo's office at (704) 865-0626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yaw Owusu-Addo?
Please contact Dr. Owusu-Addo's office at (704) 865-0626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo have?
Dr. Yaw Owusu-Addo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Dermatology.
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