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Dr. Aloysius Onwuka, MD

Dr. Aloysius Onwuka, MD

Villas, NJ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Onwuka, Internist in Villas, NJ?

    Dr. Aloysius Onwuka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Villas, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Onwuka completed his residency at Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Onwuka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Onwuka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onwuka’s office at (609) 886-4441.

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

    • Residency: Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria

    Is Dr. Onwuka board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Aloysius Onwuka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Onwuka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Onwuka treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Onwuka 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. Onwuka. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Onwuka perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Onwuka 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. Onwuka. 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Onwuka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Onwuka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 886-4441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Onwuka accept in Villas, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hearth Hospice

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Onwuka's office located?

    Dr. Aloysius Onwuka's Primary Practice

    1740 Bayshore Rd

    Villas, NJ 08251

    (609) 886-4441

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    Dr. Aloysius Onwuka's Practice 2

    2721 N Route 9

    Ocean View, NJ 08230

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    Dr. Aloysius Onwuka's Practice 3

    1027 State Route 34

    Aberdeen, NJ 07747

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

    Dr. Onwuka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659328987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onwuka?

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

    What is Dr. Aloysius Onwuka's specialty?

    Dr. Onwuka is a Internist near Villas, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Aloysius Onwuka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Onwuka is affiliated with Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus, Shore Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Virtua Voorhees 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

    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 Aloysius Onwuka accepting new patients in Villas, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Aloysius Onwuka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aloysius Onwuka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Onwuka's office at (609) 886-4441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aloysius Onwuka?

    Please contact Dr. Onwuka's office at (609) 886-4441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Aloysius Onwuka have?

    Dr. Aloysius Onwuka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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