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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ezeagwu, Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ezeagwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ezeagwu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ezeagwu’s office at (803) 936-7372.
What languages does Dr. Ezeagwu speak?
Dr. Ezeagwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ezeagwu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ezeagwu 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. Ezeagwu. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Ezeagwu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ezeagwu's office.
Does Dr. Ezeagwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ezeagwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 936-7372 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ezeagwu accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Ezeagwu in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ezeagwu's office located?
Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu's Primary Practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7372
What is Dr. Ezeagwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ezeagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790305027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ezeagwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ezeagwu
What is Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu's specialty?
Dr. Ezeagwu is a Hospitalist near West Columbia, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ezeagwu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ezeagwu is affiliated with Lexington Medical 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Dexter Ezeagwu accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dexter Ezeagwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ezeagwu's office at (803) 936-7372 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dexter Ezeagwu?
Please contact Dr. Ezeagwu's office at (803) 936-7372 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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