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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwoye, Neurologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nwoye is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwoye’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwoye’s office at (847) 570-2570.
What languages does Dr. Nwoye speak?
Dr. Nwoye and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Nwoye treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nwoye 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. Nwoye. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Nwoye perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwoye's office.
Does Dr. Nwoye accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwoye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwoye accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Nwoye in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Northshore University Healthsystem
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwoye's office located?
Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye's Primary Practice
5140 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(847) 570-2570
What is Dr. Nwoye's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwoye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124551841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwoye?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwoye
What is Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye's specialty?
Dr. Nwoye is a Neurologist near Chicago, IL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Nwoye to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwoye is affiliated with Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village, IL) 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 Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwoye's office at (847) 570-2570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ekenedilichukwu Nwoye?
Please contact Dr. Nwoye's office at (847) 570-2570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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