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Who is Dr. Udekwu, Hospitalist in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Adaora Udekwu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Udekwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udekwu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udekwu’s office at (315) 464-4457.
What languages does Dr. Udekwu speak?
Dr. Udekwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Udekwu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Udekwu 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. Udekwu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Which procedures does Dr. Udekwu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adaora Udekwu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Udekwu's office.
Does Dr. Udekwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Udekwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-4457 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Udekwu accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Udekwu in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
Molina
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Udekwu's office located?
What is Dr. Udekwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Udekwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487880373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udekwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Udekwu
What is Dr. Adaora Udekwu's specialty?
Dr. Udekwu is a Hospitalist near Syracuse, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Udekwu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adaora Udekwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Udekwu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Upstate University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Adaora Udekwu accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Adaora Udekwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adaora Udekwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Udekwu's office at (315) 464-4457 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adaora Udekwu?
Please contact Dr. Udekwu's office at (315) 464-4457 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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