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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anekwe, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Chinwe Anekwe, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA. Dr. Anekwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anekwe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anekwe’s office at (484) 628-4630.
What languages does Dr. Anekwe speak?
Dr. Anekwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Anekwe typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Anekwe 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. Anekwe. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Anekwe typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chinwe Anekwe 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
Please contact Dr. Anekwe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anekwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Anekwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-4630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anekwe accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Anekwe in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Anekwe's office located?
Dr. Chinwe Anekwe's Primary Practice
301 S 7th Ave Ste 120
West Reading, PA 19611
(484) 628-4630
What is Dr. Anekwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anekwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023676020.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anekwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anekwe
What is Dr. Chinwe Anekwe's specialty?
Dr. Anekwe is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Reading, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Chinwe Anekwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anekwe is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chinwe Anekwe accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Chinwe Anekwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chinwe Anekwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anekwe's office at (484) 628-4630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chinwe Anekwe?
Please contact Dr. Anekwe's office at (484) 628-4630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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