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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Iheagwara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iheagwara’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Iheagwara typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Iheagwara typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Iheagwara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Iheagwara's office located?
Dr. Charity Iheagwara's Primary Practice
950 E Mountain Blvd
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Charity Iheagwara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Iheagwara is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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