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Dr. Amarachi Akujobi, DO

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akujobi, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Amarachi Akujobi, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Akujobi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akujobi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akujobi’s office at (713) 338-6565.

    What languages does Dr. Akujobi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Akujobi treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akujobi 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. Akujobi. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Tietze Syndrome
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Chondrocostal junction syndrome
    • Chest wall pain
    • Costochondritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M940: Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Akujobi perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Amarachi Akujobi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akujobi's office.

    Does Dr. Akujobi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akujobi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 338-6565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akujobi accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Akujobi in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akujobi's office located?

    Dr. Amarachi Akujobi's Primary Practice

    11800 Astoria Blvd

    Houston, TX 77089

    (713) 338-6565

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    Dr. Amarachi Akujobi's Practice 2

    23900 Katy Fwy

    Katy, TX 77494

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    What is Dr. Akujobi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akujobi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437310562.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akujobi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akujobi

    What is Dr. Amarachi Akujobi's specialty?

    Dr. Akujobi is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Akujobi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amarachi Akujobi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akujobi is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Amarachi Akujobi accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Amarachi Akujobi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amarachi Akujobi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akujobi's office at (713) 338-6565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amarachi Akujobi?

    Please contact Dr. Akujobi's office at (713) 338-6565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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