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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaokobia, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nwaokobia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwaokobia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwaokobia’s office at (713) 456-5868.
Is Dr. Nwaokobia board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwaokobia speak?
Dr. Nwaokobia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwaokobia treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nwaokobia 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. Nwaokobia. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Nwaokobia perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwaokobia's office.
Does Dr. Nwaokobia accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwaokobia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 456-5868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwaokobia accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Nwaokobia in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwaokobia's office located?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia's Primary Practice
7600 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 456-5868
What is Dr. Nwaokobia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwaokobia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851528475.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwaokobia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwaokobia
What is Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia's specialty?
Dr. Nwaokobia is a Hospitalist near Houston, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Nwaokobia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwaokobia is affiliated with T.j. Samson Community Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Baptist Health Corbin 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Emmanuel Nwaokobia accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwaokobia's office at (713) 456-5868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emmanuel Nwaokobia?
Please contact Dr. Nwaokobia's office at (713) 456-5868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia have?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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