23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Osondu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Ngozi Osondu, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Osondu graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed her residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. She is a member of the International Association of HealthCare Professionals. Dr. Osondu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Osondu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Osondu’s office at (623) 879-7336.
Where did Dr. Osondu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Medicine and Dentistry - New Jersey | (Infectious Disease), UMDNJ-NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL, NEWARK, NJ
Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston | St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Osondu board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ngozi Osondu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Osondu speak?
Dr. Osondu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Osondu treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Osondu 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. Osondu. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Severe Pneumonia
- Lung infection
- Infectious pneumonia
- Pneumonia from bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J158: Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infection After a Medical Procedure
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XD: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, subsequent encounter
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Osondu perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ngozi Osondu 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. Osondu's office.
Does Dr. Osondu accept my insurance?
Dr. Osondu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 879-7336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Osondu accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Osondu in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Express Scripts
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Osondu's office located?
Dr. Ngozi Osondu's Primary Practice
5310 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 201
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 879-7336
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
International Association of HealthCare Professionals
Member
What is Dr. Osondu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Osondu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598778177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Osondu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Osondu
What is Dr. Ngozi Osondu's specialty?
Dr. Osondu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Glendale, AZ.
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. Osondu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ngozi Osondu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Osondu is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az, Banner Desert Medical 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ngozi Osondu accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ngozi Osondu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ngozi Osondu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Osondu's office at (623) 879-7336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ngozi Osondu?
Please contact Dr. Osondu's office at (623) 879-7336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ngozi Osondu have?
Dr. Ngozi Osondu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Glendale, AZ
MR
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Mandeep Rai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Glendale, AZ
SK
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Shakthishree Kandaswamy is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Glendale, AZ
MJ
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Martin Joseph, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Glendale, AZ