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Who is Dr. Oluigbo, Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Chima Oluigbo, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Oluigbo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oluigbo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oluigbo’s office at (703) 523-1490.
Where did Dr. Oluigbo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul Korea (South/Republic Of) South Korea
What languages does Dr. Oluigbo speak?
Dr. Oluigbo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oluigbo treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Oluigbo 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. Oluigbo. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniosynostosis
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC', 'Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
Does Dr. Oluigbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Oluigbo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 523-1490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oluigbo accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Oluigbo in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Oluigbo's office located?
Dr. Chima Oluigbo's Primary Practice
111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 4
Washington, DC 20010
(703) 523-1490
What is Dr. Oluigbo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oluigbo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467607671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oluigbo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oluigbo
What is Dr. Chima Oluigbo's specialty?
Dr. Oluigbo is a Neurosurgeon near Washington, DC. 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. Contact Dr. Oluigbo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chima Oluigbo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Oluigbo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens National Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Chima Oluigbo accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Chima Oluigbo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chima Oluigbo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oluigbo's office at (703) 523-1490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chima Oluigbo?
Please contact Dr. Oluigbo's office at (703) 523-1490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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