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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okpalo, Internist in Beeville, TX?
Dr. Christian Okpalo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Beeville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Okpalo completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Okpalo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpalo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpalo’s office at (361) 358-8982.
Where did Dr. Okpalo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | St Joseph Oakland Hospital
Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | College Of Med University Of La
Is Dr. Okpalo board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christian Okpalo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Okpalo speak?
Dr. Okpalo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Okpalo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Okpalo 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. Okpalo. 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Okpalo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christian Okpalo 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okpalo's office.
Does Dr. Okpalo accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpalo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 358-8982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpalo accept in Beeville, TX?
Dr. Okpalo in Beeville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Texas A&M University
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okpalo's office located?
Dr. Christian Okpalo's Primary Practice
1500 E Houston St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 358-8982
What is Dr. Okpalo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpalo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649354515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpalo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpalo
What is Dr. Christian Okpalo's specialty?
Dr. Okpalo is a Internist near Beeville, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Okpalo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christian Okpalo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpalo is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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
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Is Christian Okpalo accepting new patients in Beeville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christian Okpalo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Okpalo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpalo's office at (361) 358-8982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Okpalo?
Please contact Dr. Okpalo's office at (361) 358-8982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Okpalo have?
Dr. Christian Okpalo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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