Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaogu, Surgeon in Los Gatos, CA?
Where did Dr. Nwaogu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwaogu speak?
Dr. Nwaogu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Nwaogu typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Nwaogu 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. Nwaogu. 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:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
- Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate thyroid mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Nwaogu typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Nwaogu 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. Nwaogu. 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:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Does Dr. Nwaogu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwaogu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 540-3636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwaogu accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Nwaogu in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwaogu's office located?
Dr. Iheoma Nwaogu's Primary Practice
320 Dardanelli Ln Ste 23
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 540-3636
What hospitals are Dr. Nwaogu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwaogu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwaogu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwaogu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861713182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwaogu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwaogu