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Dr. Priscilla Njua

Physiatrist

Albuquerque, NM

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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 Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Njua’s office at (505) 382-2776.

    What languages does Dr. Njua speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Njua typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Njua typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Priscilla Njua may include:

    Please contact Dr. Njua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Njua accept my insurance?

    Dr. Njua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 382-2776 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    (505) 382-2776

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    Dr. Priscilla Njua's Practice 2

    3500 Comanche Rd NE Ste E

    Albuquerque, NM 87107

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    What is Dr. Njua's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Priscilla Njua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Njua is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 (505) 382-2776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Priscilla Njua?

    Please contact Dr. Njua's office at (505) 382-2776 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Njua's office located?

    Dr. Njua's office is located in Albuquerque, NM.