Who is Dr. Okereke, Rheumatologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Is Dr. Okereke board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Chetachi Okereke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okereke speak?
Dr. Okereke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Igbo
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Okereke typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Okereke 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. Okereke. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Musculoskeletal Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone and Muscle Check-up
- Joint Health Screening
- Orthopedic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13828: Encounter for screening for other musculoskeletal disorder
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Okereke typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Chetachi Okereke may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Okereke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okereke accept my insurance?
Dr. Okereke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 712-9968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okereke accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Okereke in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Okereke's office located?
Dr. Chetachi Okereke's Primary Practice
1515 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(510) 712-9968
What hospitals are Dr. Okereke affiliated with?
Dr. Okereke has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Okereke's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okereke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083842199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okereke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okereke