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Who is Dr. Iheagwara, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Charity Iheagwara, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Iheagwara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iheagwara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iheagwara’s office at (202) 865-6100.
What languages does Dr. Iheagwara speak?
Dr. Iheagwara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Iheagwara treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Iheagwara 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. Iheagwara. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Iheagwara perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charity Iheagwara may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Iheagwara's office.
Does Dr. Iheagwara accept my insurance?
Dr. Iheagwara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Iheagwara accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Iheagwara in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Iheagwara's office located?
Dr. Charity Iheagwara's Primary Practice
950 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(202) 865-6100
What is Dr. Iheagwara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iheagwara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861020315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iheagwara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iheagwara
What is Dr. Charity Iheagwara's specialty?
Dr. Iheagwara is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Iheagwara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Charity Iheagwara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Iheagwara is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Charity Iheagwara accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Charity Iheagwara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charity Iheagwara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Iheagwara's office at (202) 865-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charity Iheagwara?
Please contact Dr. Iheagwara's office at (202) 865-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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