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Dr. Darlington Udeh, MD

Brownsville, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Udeh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Darlington Udeh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Udeh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udeh’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udeh’s office at (956) 525-7817.

    Is Dr. Udeh board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Darlington Udeh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Udeh speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Udeh treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Udeh 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. Udeh. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • History of Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Past UTI
    • Previous Bladder Infection
    • History of Kidney Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia from Other Specified Infection
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Infectious Pneumonia
    • Atypical Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J168: Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms
    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Udeh perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Udeh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Udeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 525-7817 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Udeh accept in Brownsville, TX?

    Dr. Udeh in Brownsville, TX 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)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Udeh's office located?

    Dr. Darlington Udeh's Primary Practice

    110 Uptown Ave Ste B

    Brownsville, TX 78520

    (956) 525-7817

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    Dr. Darlington Udeh's Practice 2

    2101 Pease St

    Harlingen, TX 78550

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    Dr. Darlington Udeh's Practice 3

    1040 W Jefferson St

    Brownsville, TX 78520

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

    Dr. Udeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184887697.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udeh?

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

    What is Dr. Darlington Udeh's specialty?

    Dr. Udeh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brownsville, TX.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Udeh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darlington Udeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Udeh is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Dhr Health, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Harlingen 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Darlington Udeh accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Darlington Udeh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darlington Udeh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Udeh's office at (956) 525-7817 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darlington Udeh?

    Please contact Dr. Udeh's office at (956) 525-7817 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darlington Udeh have?

    Dr. Darlington Udeh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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