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Dr. Chijioke Kalu, MD
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kalu, Family Medicine Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Chijioke Kalu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kalu completed his residency at U Buffalo. Dr. Kalu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalu’s office at (317) 782-1577.
Where did Dr. Kalu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Buffalo
Medical School: University of Health Sciences Antigua
Is Dr. Kalu board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chijioke Kalu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kalu speak?
Dr. Kalu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kalu typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kalu 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. Kalu. 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:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kalu typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kalu 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. Kalu. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Kalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 782-1577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalu accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Kalu in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Indiana University
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kalu's office located?
Dr. Chijioke Kalu's Primary Practice
3834 S Emerson Ave Ste C
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 782-1577
What is Dr. Kalu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326012162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalu
What is Dr. Chijioke Kalu's specialty?
Dr. Kalu is a Family Medicine Specialist near Indianapolis, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Chijioke Kalu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalu is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health West 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 Chijioke Kalu accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Chijioke Kalu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chijioke Kalu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalu's office at (317) 782-1577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chijioke Kalu?
Please contact Dr. Kalu's office at (317) 782-1577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chijioke Kalu have?
Dr. Chijioke Kalu is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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