23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Opoku, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Opoku go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Medical School: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology | School of Medical Sciences, University of Science And Technology, Kumasi
Is Dr. Opoku board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Opoku, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Opoku speak?
Dr. Opoku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Opoku typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Opoku 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. Opoku. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Opoku typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Opoku 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
Please contact Dr. Opoku's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Opoku accept my insurance?
Dr. Opoku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 752-3962 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Opoku accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Opoku in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Opoku's office located?
Dr. Michael Opoku's Primary Practice
1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E Ste 280
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(405) 752-3962
What hospitals are Dr. Opoku affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Opoku has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Opoku's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Opoku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578520235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Opoku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Opoku
What is Dr. Michael Opoku's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.