Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwakuche, Hematologist in Gettysburg, PA?
Where did Dr. Nwakuche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New York Medical College
Residency: Sound Shore Medical Center
Medical School: University of Nigeria
Is Dr. Nwakuche board certified as a Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwakuche speak?
Dr. Nwakuche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Nwakuche typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Nwakuche 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. Nwakuche. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Nwakuche typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Nwakuche 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. Nwakuche. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Nwakuche accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwakuche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 339-2560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwakuche accept in Gettysburg, PA?
Dr. Nwakuche in Gettysburg, PA 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
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mpsers
Mutual of Omaha
Thrivent
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwakuche's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwakuche affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwakuche has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwakuche's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwakuche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427217645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwakuche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwakuche