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Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ikem, Family Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ikem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ikem’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ikem’s office at (800) 655-5698.

    What languages does Dr. Ikem speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ikem treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ikem 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. Ikem. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Diabetes
    • Diabetes
    • Family History
    • Genetic diabetes risk
    • Hereditary diabetes
    • Inherited diabetes predisposition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z833: Family history of diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Class 1 Obesity
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Mild Obesity
    • Moderate Obesity
    • BMI Class 1 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E66811: Obesity, class 1

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Ikem perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ikem performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ikem. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Ikem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ikem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 655-5698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ikem accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Ikem in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ikem's office located?

    Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem's Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (800) 655-5698

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    Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem's Practice 2

    8700 Georgia Ave

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (301) 585-6049

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    Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem's Practice 3

    195 Canal St

    Malden, MA 02148

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

    Dr. Ikem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073073276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ikem?

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

    What is Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem's specialty?

    Dr. Ikem is a Family Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ikem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ikem is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, MedStar Montgomery 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Ifechukwude Ikem accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ifechukwude Ikem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ikem's office at (800) 655-5698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ifechukwude Ikem?

    Please contact Dr. Ikem's office at (800) 655-5698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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