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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. Dr. Okere is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okere’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Okere typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Okere typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Okere performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
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, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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