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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. 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 Medicare 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 as a 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 a Specialist like Dr. Ekenna typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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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.
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, Singing River 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
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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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