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Accepting patients
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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 in 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 a 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
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- E. Coli Infection
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Escherichia coli infection
- E. coli bacteria
- E. coli food poisoning
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9620: Unspecified Escherichia coli [E. coli] as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Okon perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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 Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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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