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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Emmanuel Okon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Okon is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okon’s office at (260) 458-3600.
Is Dr. Okon board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Okon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okon speak?
Dr. Okon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Okon treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Okon 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. Okon. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
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:
- Organ or space surgical site infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Internal organ infection after surgery
- Body cavity infection after surgery
- Deep tissue infection after surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8143XA: Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
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
Which procedures does Dr. Okon perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emmanuel Okon 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. Okon's office.
Does Dr. Okon accept my insurance?
Dr. Okon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 458-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okon accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Okon in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okon's office located?
Dr. Emmanuel Okon's Primary Practice
7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 304
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 458-3600
What is Dr. Okon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386881993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okon
What is Dr. Emmanuel Okon's specialty?
Dr. Okon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fort Wayne, IN.
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. Okon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Emmanuel Okon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okon is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Aspirus Wausau 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Emmanuel Okon accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Okon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Okon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okon's office at (260) 458-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emmanuel Okon?
Please contact Dr. Okon's office at (260) 458-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emmanuel Okon have?
Dr. Emmanuel Okon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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