Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chineme, Hospitalist in DeKalb, IL?
What languages does Dr. Chineme speak?
Dr. Chineme and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chineme typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chineme 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. Chineme. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chineme typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme may include:
Please contact Dr. Chineme's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chineme accept my insurance?
Dr. Chineme accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 756-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chineme accept in DeKalb, IL?
Dr. Chineme in DeKalb, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chineme's office located?
Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme's Primary Practice
1 Kish Hospital Dr
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-1521
What hospitals are Dr. Chineme affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chineme has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chineme's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chineme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306156856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chineme?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chineme