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Dr. Kanu Okike, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Honolulu, HI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okike, Orthopedic Surgeon in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Kanu Okike, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Okike is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okike’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okike’s office at (808) 432-0000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Okike?

    Dr. Kanu Okike, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Okike empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures, Hip Replacement, Trauma, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Honolulu, HI community, Dr. Okike is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Okike speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Okike typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Okike 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. Okike. 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 Aftercare
    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Lower Leg Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82891D: Other fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Colles' Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken wrist
    • Distal radius fracture
    • Wrist break
    • Silver-fork deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52531D: Colles' fracture of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Okike typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Okike performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Okike. 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:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Does Dr. Okike accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okike accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 432-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okike accept in Honolulu, HI?

    Dr. Okike in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CMS

    • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Quest

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Okike's office located?

    Dr. Kanu Okike's Primary Practice

    3288 Moanalua Rd

    Honolulu, HI 96819

    (808) 432-0000

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

    Dr. Okike's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851596431.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okike?

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

    What is Dr. Kanu Okike's specialty?

    Dr. Okike is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Honolulu, HI.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Kanu Okike affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okike is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Kanu Okike accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Kanu Okike is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kanu Okike offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okike's office at (808) 432-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kanu Okike?

    Please contact Dr. Okike's office at (808) 432-0000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Okike's office located?

    Dr. Okike's office is located in Honolulu, HI.