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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uma, Specialist in Pikesville, MD?
Dr. Chiemeka Uma is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Pikesville, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Uma graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program. Dr. Uma is fluent in English, Igbo, Urdu, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uma’s office at (410) 526-1490.
Where did Dr. Uma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Uma board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chiemeka Uma is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uma speak?
Dr. Uma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
Urdu
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Uma treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Uma 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. Uma. 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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Uma perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Uma 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. Uma. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Uma accept my insurance?
Dr. Uma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 526-1490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uma accept in Pikesville, MD?
Dr. Uma in Pikesville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
University of Alaska
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Where is Dr. Uma's office located?
Dr. Chiemeka Uma's Primary Practice
19 Walker Ave Ste 203
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410) 526-1490
What is Dr. Uma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821057654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uma
What is Dr. Chiemeka Uma's specialty?
Dr. Uma is a Specialist near Pikesville, MD. Contact Dr. Uma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chiemeka Uma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uma is affiliated with UMMC Midtown Campus, MedStar Harbor Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Northwest 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Chiemeka Uma accepting new patients in Pikesville, MD?
Yes, Dr. Chiemeka Uma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chiemeka Uma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uma's office at (410) 526-1490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chiemeka Uma?
Please contact Dr. Uma's office at (410) 526-1490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chiemeka Uma have?
Dr. Chiemeka Uma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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