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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. 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 as an 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 an 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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 and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Mild Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Mild major depression
    • Mild depressive episode
    • Low mood

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F320: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does Dr. Nkwonta perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Nkwonta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Kemper Insurance Companies

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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 Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton 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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