Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwankwo, Family Medicine Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?
Where did Dr. Nwankwo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Family Medicine | Howard University Program
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Nwankwo board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christian Nwankwo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwankwo speak?
Dr. Nwankwo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwankwo typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nwankwo 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. Nwankwo. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwankwo typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Nwankwo may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Nwankwo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nwankwo accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwankwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 977-9077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwankwo accept in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Nwankwo in Gaithersburg, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwankwo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwankwo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwankwo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwankwo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881765170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwankwo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwankwo