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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. He is board certified. Dr. Okon is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okon’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okon typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okon typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Okon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Aspirus Stevens Point 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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