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Who is Dr. Akwuba, Family Medicine Specialist in Mount Kisco, NY?
Dr. Uche Akwuba, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Kisco, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Akwuba is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akwuba’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akwuba’s office.
Is Dr. Akwuba board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Uche Akwuba, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akwuba speak?
Dr. Akwuba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akwuba treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akwuba 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. Akwuba. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Akwuba perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Uche Akwuba may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akwuba's office.
Does Dr. Akwuba accept my insurance?
Dr. Akwuba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akwuba accept in Mount Kisco, NY?
Dr. Akwuba in Mount Kisco, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akwuba's office located?
What is Dr. Akwuba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akwuba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992972269.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akwuba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akwuba
What is Dr. Uche Akwuba's specialty?
Dr. Akwuba is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mount Kisco, NY. 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. Akwuba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Uche Akwuba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akwuba is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Uche Akwuba accepting new patients in Mount Kisco, NY?
Yes, Dr. Uche Akwuba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uche Akwuba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akwuba's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uche Akwuba?
Please contact Dr. Akwuba's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uche Akwuba have?
Dr. Uche Akwuba is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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