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Who is Dr. Njua, Physiatrist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Priscilla Njua is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Njua is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Njua’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Njua’s office at (385) 258-2751.
What languages does Dr. Njua speak?
Dr. Njua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Njua treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Njua 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. Njua. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Njua perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Priscilla Njua may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Njua's office.
Does Dr. Njua accept my insurance?
Dr. Njua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (385) 258-2751 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Njua accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Njua in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Njua's office located?
Dr. Priscilla Njua's Primary Practice
10101 Lagrima de Oro Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(385) 258-2751
What is Dr. Njua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Njua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114602646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Njua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Njua
What is Dr. Priscilla Njua's specialty?
Dr. Njua is a Physiatrist near Albuquerque, NM. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Njua to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Priscilla Njua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Njua is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside 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
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Is Priscilla Njua accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
No, Dr. Priscilla Njua is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priscilla Njua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Njua's office at (385) 258-2751 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priscilla Njua?
Please contact Dr. Njua's office at (385) 258-2751 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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