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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okoye, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lumberton, NC?
Dr. Obiefuna Okoye, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lumberton, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Okoye graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at SCS/MSUCOM/Huron Valley Hosp Program. Dr. Okoye is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okoye’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okoye’s office at (910) 738-3434.
Where did Dr. Okoye go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SCS/MSUCOM/Huron Valley Hosp Program
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Okoye board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Obiefuna Okoye, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okoye speak?
Dr. Okoye and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okoye typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Okoye 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. Okoye. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okoye typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Obiefuna Okoye may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Okoye's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okoye accept my insurance?
Dr. Okoye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 738-3434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okoye accept in Lumberton, NC?
Dr. Okoye in Lumberton, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Okoye's office located?
What is Dr. Okoye's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okoye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740234434.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okoye?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okoye
What is Dr. Obiefuna Okoye's specialty?
Dr. Okoye is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lumberton, NC.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Obiefuna Okoye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okoye is affiliated with Unc Health Southeastern, Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Obiefuna Okoye accepting new patients in Lumberton, NC?
Yes, Dr. Obiefuna Okoye is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obiefuna Okoye offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okoye's office at (910) 738-3434 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obiefuna Okoye?
Please contact Dr. Okoye's office at (910) 738-3434 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Obiefuna Okoye have?
Dr. Obiefuna Okoye is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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