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Dr. Ogundu Ngwu, MD

Dr. Ogundu Ngwu, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ngwu, Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Ogundu Ngwu, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ngwu graduated from Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ngwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngwu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngwu’s office at (240) 632-4000.

    Where did Dr. Ngwu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: St. Elizabeth's Hosp of Boston, Boston MA | Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA | Cardiology, St Elizabeth's Medical Center/Tuft's University, Boston, MA USA | Electrophysiology, Harvard Medical School/BIDMC, Boston, MA USA | St. Elizabeths Hosp. Med. Ctr - Youngstown | Beth Isreal/ Deaconess Hospitals

    • Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ngwu board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ogundu Ngwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003

    What languages does Dr. Ngwu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ngwu treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Ngwu 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. Ngwu. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • SVT
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Circulatory System Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • Past Heart Condition
    • Previous Cardiovascular Disease
    • History of Blood Vessel Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8679: Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Ngwu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ngwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 632-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ngwu accept in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Ngwu in Gaithersburg, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ngwu's office located?

    Dr. Ogundu Ngwu's Primary Practice

    655 Watkins Mill Rd

    Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    (240) 632-4000

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    Dr. Ogundu Ngwu's Practice 2

    6525 Belcrest Rd

    Hyattsville, MD 20782

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    Dr. Ogundu Ngwu's Practice 3

    1396 Piccard Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

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

    Dr. Ngwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376517003.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngwu?

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

    What is Dr. Ogundu Ngwu's specialty?

    Dr. Ngwu is a Specialist near Gaithersburg, MD. Contact Dr. Ngwu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ogundu Ngwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ngwu is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Suburban 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 Specialist?

    Explore Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ogundu Ngwu accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ogundu Ngwu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ogundu Ngwu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ngwu's office at (240) 632-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ogundu Ngwu?

    Please contact Dr. Ngwu's office at (240) 632-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ogundu Ngwu have?

    Dr. Ogundu Ngwu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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