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Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Neurosurgeon

Mission Viejo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nwagwu, Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Nwagwu graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at New York Med College St Agnes. Dr. Nwagwu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwagwu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwagwu’s office.

    Where did Dr. Nwagwu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Med College St Agnes | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    What languages does Dr. Nwagwu speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Nwagwu typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nwagwu 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. Nwagwu. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Nwagwu typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nwagwu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nwagwu. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Iliac Artery Repair
    • Endovascular Iliac Artery Repair
    • Iliac Artery Stenting
    • Iliac Aneurysm Repair (Endovascular)

    CPT Codes:

    • 34707: Endovascular repair of iliac artery by deployment of an ilio-iliac tube endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, and all endograft extension(s) proximally to the aortic bifurcation and distally to the iliac bifurcation, and treatment zone angioplasty/stenting, when performed, unilateral; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, arteriovenous malformation)

    Also known as:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Intracranial Catheter Placement
    • Brain Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Brain Fluid Leak After Skull Base Surgery
    • Dural Repair
    • CSF Leak Repair
    • Skull Base Graft Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61618: Secondary repair of dura for cerebrospinal fluid leak, anterior, middle or posterior cranial fossa following surgery of the skull base; by free tissue graft (eg, pericranium, fascia, tensor fascia lata, adipose tissue, homologous or synthetic grafts)

    Does Dr. Nwagwu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nwagwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nwagwu accept in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Dr. Nwagwu in Mission Viejo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nwagwu's office located?

    Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu's Primary Practice

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541

    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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

    Dr. Nwagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669552808.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwagwu?

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

    What is Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu's specialty?

    Dr. Nwagwu is a Neurosurgeon near Mission Viejo, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nwagwu is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Henry Ford Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu accepting new patients in Mission Viejo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nwagwu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu?

    Please contact Dr. Nwagwu's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nwagwu's office located?

    Dr. Nwagwu's office is located in Mission Viejo, CA.