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Who is Dr. Nwabueze, Psychiatrist in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Urbana, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nwabueze is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwabueze’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwabueze’s office at (217) 383-3440.
What languages does Dr. Nwabueze speak?
Dr. Nwabueze and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Nwabueze typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Nwabueze 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. Nwabueze. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Nwabueze typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Nwabueze's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nwabueze accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwabueze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 383-3440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwabueze accept in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Nwabueze in Urbana, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nwabueze's office located?
What is Dr. Nwabueze's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwabueze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982191219.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwabueze?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwabueze
What is Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze's specialty?
Dr. Nwabueze is a Psychiatrist near Urbana, IL.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Is this Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwabueze is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services 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 a Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Obiefuna Nwabueze accepting new patients in Urbana, IL?
Yes, Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obiefuna Nwabueze offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwabueze's office at (217) 383-3440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obiefuna Nwabueze?
Please contact Dr. Nwabueze's office at (217) 383-3440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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