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28 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo, Clinical Neurophysiologist in Largo, FL?
Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in Largo, FL. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo’s office at (727) 584-3313.
Where did Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurology-Strokes and Cerebrovascular Diseases, University of Florida, Shands Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida USA | Univeristy of Kansas College of Health and Sciences, University of Florida HSC at Jacksonville, University of Florida Health and Sciences
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo speak?
Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo 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. Okonkwo-Onuigbo. 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:
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Sick Headache
- Vascular Headache
- Hemicrania
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43919: Migraine, unspecified, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Chronic Cluster Headache
- Headache
- Persistent cluster headache
- Daily cluster headache
- Intractable cluster headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44021: Chronic cluster headache, intractable
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Post-injury seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R561: Post traumatic seizures
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia Due to Other Condition
- Dementia
- Secondary dementia
- Dementia from other medical causes
- Cognitive decline from underlying disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0280: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo perform as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's office.
Does Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 584-3313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo accept in Largo, FL?
Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo in Largo, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's office located?
Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo's Primary Practice
1258 West Bay Dr Ste H
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 584-3313
What is Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053348664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo
What is Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo's specialty?
Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near Largo, FL. Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS). Contact Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Okonkwo-Onuigbo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Florida Northside Hospital, Hca Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, Hca Florida Largo Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo accepting new patients in Largo, FL?
Yes, Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's office at (727) 584-3313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo?
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