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Dr. Emem Udoh, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Udoh, Hospitalist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Emem Udoh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Udoh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udoh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udoh’s office at (858) 554-3200.

    What languages does Dr. Udoh speak?

    Dr. Udoh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Udoh treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Udoh 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. Udoh. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Udoh perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emem Udoh may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Udoh's office.

    Does Dr. Udoh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Udoh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Udoh accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Udoh in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • GEMCare

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

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    Where is Dr. Udoh's office located?

    Dr. Emem Udoh's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-3200

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    Dr. Emem Udoh's Practice 2

    420 34th St

    Bakersfield, CA 93301

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    What is Dr. Udoh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Udoh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982193777.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udoh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Udoh

    What is Dr. Emem Udoh's specialty?

    Dr. Udoh is a Hospitalist near La Jolla, CA. 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. Udoh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emem Udoh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Udoh is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital 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

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    Is Emem Udoh accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Emem Udoh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emem Udoh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Udoh's office at (858) 554-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emem Udoh?

    Please contact Dr. Udoh's office at (858) 554-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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