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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. Dr. Ochei is fluent in English, Igbo, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ochei’s office at (972) 296-7200.
Is Dr. Ochei board certified as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Ochei typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ochei typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthfirst New York
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
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 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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