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Who is Dr. Alozie, Infectious Disease Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Ogechika Alozie, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alozie is fluent in English, Igbo, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alozie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alozie’s office at (915) 996-1202.
Is Dr. Alozie board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ogechika Alozie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alozie speak?
Dr. Alozie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alozie treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Alozie 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. Alozie. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- High C-Reactive Protein
- Blood
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
- Elevated CRP
- High CRP levels
- C-reactive protein elevation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7982: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Alozie perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ogechika Alozie may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alozie's office.
Does Dr. Alozie accept my insurance?
Dr. Alozie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 996-1202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alozie accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Alozie in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
Presbyterian Health Plan
SGS North America Inc
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alozie's office located?
Dr. Ogechika Alozie's Primary Practice
1201 E Schuster Ave Bldg 7
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 996-1202
What is Dr. Alozie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alozie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891961884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alozie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alozie
What is Dr. Ogechika Alozie's specialty?
Dr. Alozie is a Infectious Disease Specialist near El Paso, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Alozie to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ogechika Alozie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alozie is affiliated with University Medical Center of El Paso, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus, The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus, The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, CHRISTUS Health, Lincoln County 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Ogechika Alozie accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ogechika Alozie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ogechika Alozie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alozie's office at (915) 996-1202 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ogechika Alozie?
Please contact Dr. Alozie's office at (915) 996-1202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ogechika Alozie have?
Dr. Ogechika Alozie is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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