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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ekenna, Specialist in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Pascagoula, MS with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ekenna graduated from Philipps-Universit‰t Marburg Fachbereich Medizin. Dr. Ekenna is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekenna’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekenna’s office at (228) 769-2588.
Where did Dr. Ekenna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philipps-Universitaet Marburg | Philipps-Universit‰t Marburg Fachbereich Medizin
Is Dr. Ekenna board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ekenna speak?
Dr. Ekenna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
What conditions does Dr. Ekenna treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ekenna 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. Ekenna. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
- M4640: Discitis, unspecified, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Does Dr. Ekenna accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekenna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 769-2588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekenna accept in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Ekenna in Pascagoula, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ekenna's office located?
Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna's Primary Practice
3702 Jefferson Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39563
(228) 769-2588
What is Dr. Ekenna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekenna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578678868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekenna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekenna
What is Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna's specialty?
Dr. Ekenna is a Specialist near Pascagoula, MS. Contact Dr. Ekenna to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ekenna is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 Specialist?
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Is Okechukwu Ekenna accepting new patients in Pascagoula, MS?
Yes, Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekenna's office at (228) 769-2588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Okechukwu Ekenna?
Please contact Dr. Ekenna's office at (228) 769-2588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna have?
Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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