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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okonkwo, Pediatrician in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okonkwo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okonkwo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okonkwo’s office at (301) 724-7616.
What languages does Dr. Okonkwo speak?
Dr. Okonkwo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Okonkwo typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Okonkwo 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. Okonkwo. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Okonkwo typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Okonkwo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okonkwo accept my insurance?
Dr. Okonkwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 724-7616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okonkwo accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Okonkwo in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Maryland Physicians Care
Riverside Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Okonkwo's office located?
Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo's Primary Practice
11161 New Hampshire Ave Ste 301
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 724-7616
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo?
Dr. Okonkwo has appointments available at her Silver Spring, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Okonkwo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okonkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619289386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okonkwo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okonkwo
What is Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo's specialty?
Dr. Okonkwo is a Pediatrician near Silver Spring, MD.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okonkwo is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Obianuju Okonkwo accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obianuju Okonkwo offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Okonkwo, or call (301) 724-7616 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Obianuju Okonkwo?
Please contact Dr. Okonkwo's office at (301) 724-7616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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