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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okonofua, Internist in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Eni Okonofua is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Okonofua graduated from University Of Benin, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Morehouse Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Grady Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Okonofua is fluent in English and Hausa, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okonofua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okonofua’s office at (843) 552-3099.
Where did Dr. Okonofua go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Morehouse Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Grady Mem Hosp, General Surgery | Morehouse School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine | University Of Benin, College of Medicine | University of Jos / Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Okonofua board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Eni Okonofua is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okonofua speak?
Dr. Okonofua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hausa
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Okonofua typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Okonofua 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. Okonofua. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Okonofua typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Eni Okonofua 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. Okonofua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okonofua accept my insurance?
Dr. Okonofua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 552-3099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okonofua accept in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Okonofua in North Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okonofua's office located?
Dr. Eni Okonofua's Primary Practice
5390 Dorchester Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 552-3099
What is Dr. Okonofua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okonofua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295770436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okonofua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okonofua
What is Dr. Eni Okonofua's specialty?
Dr. Okonofua is a Internist near North Charleston, SC.
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. Eni Okonofua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okonofua is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, Colleton 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
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Is Eni Okonofua accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Eni Okonofua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eni Okonofua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okonofua's office at (843) 552-3099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eni Okonofua?
Please contact Dr. Okonofua's office at (843) 552-3099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eni Okonofua have?
Dr. Eni Okonofua is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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