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Dr. Nkemjika Uke, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Uke, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Nkemjika Uke, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Uke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uke’s office at (214) 648-3111.

    What languages does Dr. Uke speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uke typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uke 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. Uke. 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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uke typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nkemjika Uke may include:

    Please contact Dr. Uke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Uke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Uke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 648-3111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Uke's office located?

    Dr. Nkemjika Uke's Primary Practice

    2727 E Lemmon Ave

    Dallas, TX 75204

    (214) 648-3111

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    Dr. Nkemjika Uke's Practice 2

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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

    Dr. Uke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194466086.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uke?

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

    What is Dr. Nkemjika Uke's specialty?

    Dr. Uke is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dallas, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Nkemjika Uke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Uke is affiliated with Shannon Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Nkemjika Uke accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nkemjika Uke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nkemjika Uke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Uke's office at (214) 648-3111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nkemjika Uke?

    Please contact Dr. Uke's office at (214) 648-3111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Uke's office located?

    Dr. Uke's office is located in Dallas, TX.