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Dr. Nnalu Ochei, MD

Desoto, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ochei, Pediatrician in Desoto, TX?

    Dr. Nnalu Ochei, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Desoto, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ochei is fluent in English, Igbo, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ochei’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ochei’s office at (972) 296-7200.

    Is Dr. Ochei board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Nnalu Ochei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Ochei speak?

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

    • English

    • Igbo

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ochei treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ochei 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. Ochei. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Infection
    • Viral Infection
    • Uncommon Viral Diseases
    • Rare Viral Infections
    • Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B338: Other specified viral diseases
    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Ochei perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ochei 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. Ochei. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Ochei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ochei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 296-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ochei accept in Desoto, TX?

    Dr. Ochei in Desoto, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cook Children's

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Healthfirst

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ochei's office located?

    Dr. Nnalu Ochei's Primary Practice

    2727 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 103

    Desoto, TX 75115

    (972) 296-7200

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    Dr. Nnalu Ochei's Practice 2

    860 Hebron Pkwy Ste 202

    Lewisville, TX 75057

    (972) 315-3705

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

    Dr. Ochei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912010034.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ochei?

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

    What is Dr. Nnalu Ochei's specialty?

    Dr. Ochei is a Pediatrician near Desoto, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ochei to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nnalu Ochei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ochei is affiliated with Medical City Lewisville Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Texas Health Denton, Medical City Denton Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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 Pediatrician?

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    Is Nnalu Ochei accepting new patients in Desoto, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nnalu Ochei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nnalu Ochei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ochei's office at (972) 296-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nnalu Ochei?

    Please contact Dr. Ochei's office at (972) 296-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nnalu Ochei have?

    Dr. Nnalu Ochei is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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