Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achebe, Internist in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Where did Dr. Achebe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Achebe speak?
Dr. Achebe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Achebe typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Achebe 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. Achebe. 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 General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Achebe typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chidi Achebe may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Achebe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achebe accept my insurance?
Dr. Achebe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 746-7890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achebe accept in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Dr. Achebe in Jamaica Plain, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Healthfirst New York
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achebe's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Achebe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achebe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achebe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achebe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497792006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achebe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achebe
What is Dr. Chidi Achebe's specialty?
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.