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Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Terrytown, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Onyenekwu, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Terrytown, LA?

    Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Terrytown, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Onyenekwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Onyenekwu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onyenekwu’s office at (210) 358-2078.

    What languages does Dr. Onyenekwu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Onyenekwu typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Onyenekwu 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. Onyenekwu. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Onyenekwu typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Onyenekwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Onyenekwu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Onyenekwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-2078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Onyenekwu accept in Terrytown, LA?

    Dr. Onyenekwu in Terrytown, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Mississippi Select Health Care

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Onyenekwu's office located?

    Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu's Primary Practice

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy

    Terrytown, LA 70056

    (210) 358-2078

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    Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu's Practice 2

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu's Practice 3

    180 W Esplanade Ave

    Kenner, LA 70065

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

    Dr. Onyenekwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871739722.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onyenekwu?

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

    What is Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu's specialty?

    Dr. Onyenekwu is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Terrytown, LA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Onyenekwu is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Singing River Gulfport, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, St. Tammany Parish 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu accepting new patients in Terrytown, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Onyenekwu's office at (210) 358-2078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu?

    Please contact Dr. Onyenekwu's office at (210) 358-2078 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Onyenekwu's office located?

    Dr. Onyenekwu's offices are located in Terrytown, LA, New Orleans, LA, and Kenner, LA.