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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okonta, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Vivian Okonta, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okonta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okonta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okonta’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Okonta speak?
Dr. Okonta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Okonta typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Okonta 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. Okonta. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Okonta typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Okonta may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Okonta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okonta accept my insurance?
Dr. Okonta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okonta accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Okonta in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okonta's office located?
Dr. Vivian Okonta's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(800) 926-8273
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Vivian Okonta an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Okonta has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Okonta, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Okonta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okonta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356927412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okonta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okonta
What is Dr. Vivian Okonta's specialty?
Dr. Okonta is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near La Jolla, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Vivian Okonta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okonta is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vivian Okonta accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vivian Okonta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivian Okonta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okonta's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivian Okonta?
Please contact Dr. Okonta's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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