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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwagbara, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nwagbara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwagbara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwagbara’s office at (318) 212-3821.
What languages does Dr. Nwagbara speak?
Dr. Nwagbara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwagbara treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nwagbara 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. Nwagbara. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Nwagbara perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwagbara's office.
Does Dr. Nwagbara accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwagbara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-3821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwagbara accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Nwagbara in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwagbara's office located?
Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara's Primary Practice
8001 Youree Dr Ste 4007
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 212-3821
Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara's Practice 3
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105
What is Dr. Nwagbara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwagbara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598253908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwagbara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwagbara
What is Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara's specialty?
Dr. Nwagbara is a Hospitalist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Nwagbara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwagbara is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Chinonyelum Nwagbara accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chinonyelum Nwagbara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwagbara's office at (318) 212-3821 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chinonyelum Nwagbara?
Please contact Dr. Nwagbara's office at (318) 212-3821 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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