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Dr. Kelechi Okoli, MD

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okoli, Internist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Kelechi Okoli, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okoli is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okoli’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okoli’s office at (214) 947-5950.

    Is Dr. Okoli board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kelechi Okoli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Okoli speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Okoli treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Okoli 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. Okoli. 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
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Okoli perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kelechi Okoli may include:

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

    Does Dr. Okoli accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okoli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 947-5950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okoli accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Okoli in Dallas, 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

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Okoli's office located?

    Dr. Kelechi Okoli's Primary Practice

    3500 W Wheatland Rd

    Dallas, TX 75237

    (214) 947-5950

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    Dr. Kelechi Okoli's Practice 2

    5016 S US Highway 75

    Denison, TX 75020

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

    Dr. Okoli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962667725.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okoli?

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

    What is Dr. Kelechi Okoli's specialty?

    Dr. Okoli is a Internist near Dallas, TX.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Okoli to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kelechi Okoli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okoli is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Methodist Dallas Medical Center 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Kelechi Okoli accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Kelechi Okoli is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kelechi Okoli offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okoli's office at (214) 947-5950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kelechi Okoli?

    Please contact Dr. Okoli's office at (214) 947-5950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kelechi Okoli have?

    Dr. Kelechi Okoli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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