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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okolo, Internist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Ekene Okolo is an Internist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Okolo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okolo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okolo’s office.
Is Dr. Okolo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ekene Okolo is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okolo speak?
Dr. Okolo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Okolo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Okolo 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. Okolo. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Okolo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ekene Okolo may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Okolo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Okolo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okolo accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Okolo in El Paso, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okolo's office located?
What is Dr. Okolo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528372729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okolo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okolo
What is Dr. Ekene Okolo's specialty?
Dr. Okolo is a Internist near El Paso, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ekene Okolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okolo is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Heart Hospital Of Austin, St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Columbus Community Hospital - Columbus, Tx 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ekene Okolo accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ekene Okolo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ekene Okolo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okolo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ekene Okolo?
Please contact Dr. Okolo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ekene Okolo have?
Dr. Ekene Okolo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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1625 Medical Center Dr
El Paso, TX 79902