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Dr. Joyce Nkwonta, MD

Dr. Joyce Nkwonta, MD

Morristown, NJ

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nkwonta, Internist in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Joyce Nkwonta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nkwonta completed her residency at New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nkwonta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nkwonta’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nkwonta’s office at (908) 561-9733.

    Where did Dr. Nkwonta go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Methodist Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nkwonta board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Joyce Nkwonta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nkwonta speak?

    Dr. Nkwonta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nkwonta treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nkwonta 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. Nkwonta. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Nkwonta perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joyce Nkwonta may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nkwonta's office.

    Does Dr. Nkwonta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nkwonta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 561-9733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nkwonta accept in Morristown, NJ?

    Dr. Nkwonta in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nkwonta's office located?

    Dr. Joyce Nkwonta's Primary Practice

    475 South St

    Morristown, NJ 07960

    (908) 561-9733

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    Dr. Joyce Nkwonta's Practice 2

    1314 Park Ave Ste 1

    Plainfield, NJ 07060

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    What is Dr. Nkwonta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nkwonta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467408047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nkwonta?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nkwonta

    What is Dr. Joyce Nkwonta's specialty?

    Dr. Nkwonta is a Internist near Morristown, NJ.

    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. Nkwonta to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joyce Nkwonta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nkwonta is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joyce Nkwonta accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Joyce Nkwonta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joyce Nkwonta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nkwonta's office at (908) 561-9733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joyce Nkwonta?

    Please contact Dr. Nkwonta's office at (908) 561-9733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joyce Nkwonta have?

    Dr. Joyce Nkwonta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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