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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okafor, Internist in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Ifeoma Okafor, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Riverdale, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Okafor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okafor’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okafor’s office at (229) 382-7120.
Where did Dr. Okafor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okafor speak?
Dr. Okafor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okafor treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Okafor 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. Okafor. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Which procedures does Dr. Okafor perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ifeoma Okafor may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okafor's office.
Does Dr. Okafor accept my insurance?
Dr. Okafor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 382-7120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okafor accept in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Okafor in Riverdale, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okafor's office located?
What is Dr. Okafor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033226832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okafor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okafor
What is Dr. Ifeoma Okafor's specialty?
Dr. Okafor is a Internist near Riverdale, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Okafor to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ifeoma Okafor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okafor is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Ifeoma Okafor accepting new patients in Riverdale, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ifeoma Okafor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ifeoma Okafor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okafor's office at (229) 382-7120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ifeoma Okafor?
Please contact Dr. Okafor's office at (229) 382-7120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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