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Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1932 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Yale School of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

2002 Medical Parkway Suite 500
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 573-6480

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD is a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD is affiliated with Luminis Health and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

2002 Medical Parkway Suite 500
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 573-6480

(410) 573-9413

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4175 N Hanson Court Suite 100
Bowie, MD 20716

(301) 809-6880

(301) 805-4233

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1630 Main Street Suite 208
Chester, MD 21619

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Some issues Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	19
cardiac procedures	937
doctor visit	978
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
nuclear scan	119
stress testing	329
ultrasound (sonogram)	589

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	763
doctor visit	915
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
nuclear scan	106
stress testing	270
ultrasound (sonogram)	480

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	802

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1133
Black	361
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	555
From 75 to 84	523
85 and over	317
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	552
doctor visit	1095
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
nuclear scan	65
stress testing	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	388

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	293
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	250
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	11
cardiac procedures	509
doctor visit	1164
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
nuclear scan	60
stress testing	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	350

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1306
Female	1276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1928
Black	578
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	978
From 75 to 84	878
85 and over	500
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	657
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	1016
hospital care	441
inpatient care	441
lab tests	36
nuclear scan	62
stress testing	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	453

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	850
Female	913

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1350
Black	354
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	683
From 75 to 84	614
85 and over	336
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	12
cardiac procedures	699
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	1106
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
nuclear scan	89
stress testing	248
ultrasound (sonogram)	439

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	869

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1259
Black	363
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	583
85 and over	331
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	595
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	1172
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	459

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	917
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Black	428
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	706
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	392
Less than 65	133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	675
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	1325
hospital care	328
inpatient care	328
nuclear scan	90
stress testing	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	433

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	879
Female	979

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1342
Black	439
Hispanic	26
Asian	18
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	690
85 and over	338
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	582
cardioversion	21
doctor visit	1081
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
nuclear scan	59
stress testing	159
ultrasound (sonogram)	423

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1302
Black	425
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	645
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	342
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	596
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	1258
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283
nuclear scan	56
stress testing	147
ultrasound (sonogram)	449

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	818
Female	928

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	448
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	685
85 and over	323
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	686
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	1359
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
nuclear scan	79
stress testing	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	498

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	938
Female	1052

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1429
Black	481
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	695
From 75 to 84	815
85 and over	381
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	635
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	1317
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
nuclear scan	79
stress testing	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	457

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	822
Female	888

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	435
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	583
From 75 to 84	729
85 and over	316
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	657
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	1148
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
lab tests	36
nuclear scan	76
stress testing	201
ultrasound (sonogram)	451

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	856

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	383
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	1211
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	612
85 and over	318
Less than 65	114
65 to 74	611

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	14
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine | Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine | Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Luminis Health

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1932 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Annapolis, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-25

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I've had several cardiologist In my life, Dr. Essandoh, Head and shoulders above the rest. I live in Atlanta, but travel there to receive care from Dr. Essandoh, and the excellent staff

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-04

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Dr. Essandoh is an outstanding Cardiologist. He is very kind, I never feel rushed, he explains everything and always has time to answer any questions thoroughly. He is the BEST!!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-05

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Listened toMe when I showed him my usual BP results. I brought a report with me from cardiac rehab and he changed his mind about adjusting medication for a higher value.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-27

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Dr. Essandoh is just the best of the best. He is professional, caring, a wonderful listener, the kind of physician everyone in the industry should aspire to be.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-27

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He was very good, listened and explained all Avenues of approach. Impressed me with a follow up phone call explained results.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-10-24

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Rude, laughed me off, did not take me seriously or explain why I was having the problem I was having.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-14

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I would definitely recommend others to experience the blessing of Dr Essandoh; he is AMAZING!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-18

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Dr. Essandoh always listens to my concerns. He is an amazing doctor. He is very caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-05

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The Doctor was very pleasant and asked questions and listen to my concerns as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-13

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I felt heard by the doctor and was in agreement with proposed treatment plan.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$127,165 XARELTO $127,123	INVOKANA $33	Xarelto AF $2	$7
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$14,627 Pradaxa $14,459	JARDIANCE $95	TRADJENTA $72
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$8,855 Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $1,954	Leads $1,552	Pacemakers $1,142	Micra $819	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $759	Other $2,629
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,812 WATCHMAN Access System $2,007	WATCHMAN $1,426	GENERAL - THERAPIES $131	GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $106	BodyGuardian $99	Other $43
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$2,567 MULTAQ $2,567
Other	$8,332 CRM $1,784	SelectSecure $606	Non-Covered Product $560	BRILINTA $420	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $409	Other $4,552

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$127,755
Food and Beverage	$17,505
Travel and Lodging	$13,940
Consulting Fee	$6,031
Education	$126

Research Payments

Dr. Louis K. Essandoh, MD has received 192 research payments totaling $212,502.

Biography

Dr. Louis Essandoh is an adult cardiology specialist. He is a graduate of Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Essandoh's medical residency was performed at Mayo Clinic. Areas of expertise for Dr. Essandoh include prostate problems, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and eisenmenger syndrome. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Essandoh is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health and Luminis Health. Dr. Essandoh's practice in Bowie, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.