33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Opaigbeogu, Family Medicine Specialist in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oxon Hill, MD. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Opaigbeogu graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Opaigbeogu is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Opaigbeogu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Opaigbeogu’s office at (301) 686-0067.
Where did Dr. Opaigbeogu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Family Medicine | Howard University Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Opaigbeogu board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Opaigbeogu speak?
Dr. Opaigbeogu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Opaigbeogu typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Opaigbeogu 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. Opaigbeogu. 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:
- 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
- High Blood Sugar Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1100: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperosmolarity without nonketotic hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC)
Also known as:
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial restrictive cardiomyopathy
- Stiff Heart Muscle
- RCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I425: Other restrictive cardiomyopathy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Opaigbeogu typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Opaigbeogu 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. Opaigbeogu. 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
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Opaigbeogu accept my insurance?
Dr. Opaigbeogu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 686-0067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Opaigbeogu accept in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Opaigbeogu in Oxon Hill, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Opaigbeogu's office located?
Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu's Primary Practice
6188 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 701
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 686-0067
What is Dr. Opaigbeogu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Opaigbeogu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033215371.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Opaigbeogu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Opaigbeogu
What is Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu's specialty?
Dr. Opaigbeogu is a Family Medicine Specialist near Oxon Hill, MD.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Opaigbeogu is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Uchechi Opaigbeogu accepting new patients in Oxon Hill, MD?
Yes, Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Opaigbeogu's office at (301) 686-0067 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uchechi Opaigbeogu?
Please contact Dr. Opaigbeogu's office at (301) 686-0067 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu have?
Dr. Uchechi Opaigbeogu is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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