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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwankwor, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Nwankwor is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwankwor’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwankwor’s office.
Is Dr. Nwankwor board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nwankwor speak?
Dr. Nwankwor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Nwankwor treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nwankwor 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. Nwankwor. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
Which procedures does Dr. Nwankwor perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwankwor's office.
Does Dr. Nwankwor accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwankwor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwankwor accept in Wilmington, DE?
Dr. Nwankwor in Wilmington, DE 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
Crestpoint Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
MedImpact
State of Delaware
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwankwor's office located?
What is Dr. Nwankwor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwankwor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326201690.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwankwor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwankwor
What is Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor's specialty?
Dr. Nwankwor is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, DE. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Nwankwor to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwankwor is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Wilmington Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Odiraa Nwankwor accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?
Yes, Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwankwor's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Odiraa Nwankwor?
Please contact Dr. Nwankwor's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor have?
Dr. Odiraa Nwankwor is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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