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Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru, DO

Anesthesiologist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Uzoaru, Anesthesiologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru, DO is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Uzoaru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uzoaru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uzoaru’s office at (312) 864-1905.

    What languages does Dr. Uzoaru speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Uzoaru typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Uzoaru 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. Uzoaru. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Uzoaru typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Uzoaru 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. Uzoaru. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Uzoaru accept my insurance?

    Dr. Uzoaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-1905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Uzoaru accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Uzoaru in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Uzoaru's office located?

    Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru's Primary Practice

    1901 W Harrison St Fl 5

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (312) 864-1905

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

    Dr. Uzoaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699355396.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uzoaru?

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

    What is Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru's specialty?

    Dr. Uzoaru is an Anesthesiologist near Chicago, IL.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Uzoaru is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Uzoaru's office at (312) 864-1905 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chijioke Uzoaru?

    Please contact Dr. Uzoaru's office at (312) 864-1905 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Uzoaru's office located?

    Dr. Uzoaru's office is located in Chicago, IL.