Accepting patients
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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onwuka’s office.
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 an Internist like Dr. Onwuka typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Onwuka typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
Does Dr. Onwuka accept my insurance?
Dr. Onwuka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Onwuka's office located?
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Aloysius Onwuka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Onwuka is affiliated with Shore Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus 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
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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 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 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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