Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akunne, Internist in Silvis, IL?
What languages does Dr. Akunne speak?
Dr. Akunne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Akunne typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Akunne 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. Akunne. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Akunne typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ugochinyerem Akunne may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Akunne's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akunne accept my insurance?
Dr. Akunne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 477-4770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akunne accept in Silvis, IL?
Dr. Akunne in Silvis, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Akunne's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Akunne affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akunne has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Akunne's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akunne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528553419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akunne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akunne
What is Dr. Ugochinyerem Akunne's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.