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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. Dr. Udeh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udeh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udeh’s office at (956) 389-6565.
Is Dr. Udeh board certified as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Udeh typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Udeh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Udeh 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Udeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Udeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 389-6565 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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) 389-6565
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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) 389-6565 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) 389-6565 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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