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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okoli, Infectious Disease Specialist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Obiefuna Okoli, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okoli graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program. Dr. Okoli is fluent in English and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okoli’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okoli’s office at (575) 522-6900.
Where did Dr. Okoli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Okoli board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Obiefuna 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
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Okoli treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Okoli perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Obiefuna Okoli may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (575) 522-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okoli accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Okoli in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okoli's office located?
Dr. Obiefuna Okoli's Primary Practice
2801 Missouri Ave Ste 12
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-6900
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 1457560492.
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. Obiefuna Okoli's specialty?
Dr. Okoli is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Las Cruces, NM.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Okoli to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Obiefuna Okoli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okoli is affiliated with Mountainview Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Christus Health 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 Obiefuna Okoli accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Obiefuna Okoli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obiefuna Okoli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okoli's office at (575) 522-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obiefuna Okoli?
Please contact Dr. Okoli's office at (575) 522-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Obiefuna Okoli have?
Dr. Obiefuna Okoli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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