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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Udorji, Hospitalist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Ebuka Udorji, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Udorji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udorji’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udorji’s office at (318) 626-4092.
What languages does Dr. Udorji speak?
Dr. Udorji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Udorji treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Udorji 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. Udorji. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Udorji perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ebuka Udorji may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Udorji's office.
Does Dr. Udorji accept my insurance?
Dr. Udorji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-4092 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Udorji accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Udorji in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Udorji's office located?
Dr. Ebuka Udorji's Primary Practice
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 626-4092
What is Dr. Udorji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Udorji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235700535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udorji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Udorji
What is Dr. Ebuka Udorji's specialty?
Dr. Udorji is a Hospitalist near Lake Charles, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Udorji to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ebuka Udorji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Udorji is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Ebuka Udorji accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ebuka Udorji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ebuka Udorji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Udorji's office at (318) 626-4092 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ebuka Udorji?
Please contact Dr. Udorji's office at (318) 626-4092 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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