32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nzeako, Gastroenterologist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Nzeako completed his residency at University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Nzeako is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nzeako’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nzeako’s office at (719) 636-1201.
Where did Dr. Nzeako go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic
Residency: University of Connecticut Health Center
Medical School: University of Nigeria
Is Dr. Nzeako board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nzeako speak?
Dr. Nzeako and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nzeako treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nzeako 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. Nzeako. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Colon Polyps
- Digestive Disease
- Colonic Polyps
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Long-term Wasting Gastritis
- Persistent Stomach Lining Thinning
- Chronic Atrophy of Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2940: Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
What procedures does Dr. Nzeako perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Nzeako 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. Nzeako. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
- Colon polyp removal
- Colon tumor destruction
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Sigmoid colon scope with dilation
- Balloon dilation of colon
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Lower endoscopy with balloon
CPT Codes:
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45340: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Removal of Growths
- Esophageal Ablation
- Endoscopic Esophageal Lesion Removal
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43229: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Wireless Esophageal pH Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- Bravo pH Test
- Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Test
CPT Codes:
- 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Does Dr. Nzeako accept my insurance?
Dr. Nzeako accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 636-1201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nzeako accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Nzeako in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Mattel Inc
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nzeako's office located?
What is Dr. Nzeako's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nzeako's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386615581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nzeako?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nzeako
What is Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako's specialty?
Dr. Nzeako is a Gastroenterologist near Lakeland, FL. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Nzeako to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nzeako is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Tampa General 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
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Is Ugochukwu Nzeako accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nzeako's office at (719) 636-1201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ugochukwu Nzeako?
Please contact Dr. Nzeako's office at (719) 636-1201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako have?
Dr. Ugochukwu Nzeako is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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