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Dr. Absylom Nyamekye, MD

Bronx, NY

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nyamekye, Family Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Absylom Nyamekye, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Nyamekye is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nyamekye’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nyamekye’s office at (347) 284-0203.

    What languages does Dr. Nyamekye speak?

    Dr. Nyamekye and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nyamekye treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nyamekye 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. Nyamekye. 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:

    • 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    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:

    • Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
    • Vital Signs
    • Normal BP reading
    • Blood pressure screening, all clear
    • Healthy blood pressure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Which procedures does Dr. Nyamekye perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Absylom Nyamekye may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nyamekye's office.

    Does Dr. Nyamekye accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nyamekye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 284-0203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nyamekye accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Nyamekye in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nyamekye's office located?

    Dr. Absylom Nyamekye's Primary Practice

    3209 3rd Ave

    Bronx, NY 10451

    (347) 284-0203

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    Dr. Absylom Nyamekye's Practice 2

    1065 Southern Blvd

    Bronx, NY 10459

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    Dr. Absylom Nyamekye's Practice 3

    890 Hunts Point Ave

    Bronx, NY 10474

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

    Dr. Nyamekye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215909288.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nyamekye?

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

    What is Dr. Absylom Nyamekye's specialty?

    Dr. Nyamekye is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bronx, NY. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Nyamekye to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Absylom Nyamekye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nyamekye is affiliated with BronxCare Health System, Montefiore Hospital (Moses Campus) 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Absylom Nyamekye accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Absylom Nyamekye is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Absylom Nyamekye offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nyamekye's office at (347) 284-0203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Absylom Nyamekye?

    Please contact Dr. Nyamekye's office at (347) 284-0203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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