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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okere, Cardiologist in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Arthur Okere, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Neptune, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okere’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okere’s office.
Is Dr. Okere board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Okere, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okere speak?
Dr. Okere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okere treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Okere 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. Okere. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Lumps or Swelling in Both Legs
- Bilateral Leg Swelling
- Masses on Both Legs
- Swelling in Both Lower Limbs
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2243: Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Okere perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arthur Okere may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okere's office.
Does Dr. Okere accept my insurance?
Dr. Okere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okere accept in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Okere in Neptune, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Continental Life Insurance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okere's office located?
What is Dr. Okere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790928612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okere
What is Dr. Arthur Okere's specialty?
Dr. Okere is a Cardiologist near Neptune, NJ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Okere to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Arthur Okere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okere is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Arthur Okere accepting new patients in Neptune, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Arthur Okere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arthur Okere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okere's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arthur Okere?
Please contact Dr. Okere's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arthur Okere have?
Dr. Arthur Okere is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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