Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaokobia, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?
Is Dr. Nwaokobia board certified as a 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Nwaokobia typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nwaokobia typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia may include:
Please contact Dr. Nwaokobia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwaokobia's office located?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwaokobia's Primary Practice
7600 Beechnut St Fl 8
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 456-5868
What hospitals are Dr. Nwaokobia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwaokobia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwaokobia's NPI number?A 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