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Dr. Aja Abai, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

McComb, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abai, Hospitalist in McComb, MS?

    Dr. Aja Abai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Mccomb, MS with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Abai completed her residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Abai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abai’s office at (601) 932-3934.

    Where did Dr. Abai go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria

    Is Dr. Abai board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Aja Abai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Abai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Abai typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Abai 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. Abai. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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 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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Abai typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Aja Abai may include:

    Please contact Dr. Abai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Abai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 932-3934 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abai accept in McComb, MS?

    Dr. Abai in McComb, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abai's office located?

    Dr. Aja Abai's Primary Practice

    205 Marion Ave

    McComb, MS 39648

    (601) 932-3934

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    Dr. Aja Abai's Practice 2

    1030 River Oaks Dr

    Jackson, MS 39232

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

    Dr. Abai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760492037.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abai?

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

    What is Dr. Aja Abai's specialty?

    Dr. Abai is a Hospitalist near McComb, MS.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Aja Abai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abai is affiliated with Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, University Of Mississippi 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

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    Is Dr. Aja Abai accepting new patients in McComb, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Aja Abai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aja Abai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abai's office at (601) 932-3934 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aja Abai?

    Please contact Dr. Abai's office at (601) 932-3934 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abai's office located?

    Dr. Abai's offices are located in McComb, MS and Jackson, MS.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Aja Abai have?

    Dr. Aja Abai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.