Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaogwugwu, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nwaogwugwu completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Nwaogwugwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwaogwugwu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwaogwugwu’s office at (346) 275-6750.
Where did Dr. Nwaogwugwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
What languages does Dr. Nwaogwugwu speak?
Dr. Nwaogwugwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwaogwugwu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nwaogwugwu 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. Nwaogwugwu. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Nwaogwugwu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwaogwugwu's office.
Does Dr. Nwaogwugwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwaogwugwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (346) 275-6750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwaogwugwu accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Nwaogwugwu in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Nwaogwugwu's office located?
Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's Primary Practice
4435 W Fuqua St
Houston, TX 77045
(346) 275-6750
What is Dr. Nwaogwugwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwaogwugwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720234016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwaogwugwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwaogwugwu
What is Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's specialty?
Dr. Nwaogwugwu is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Nwaogwugwu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwaogwugwu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare West 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
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Is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwaogwugwu's office at (346) 275-6750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu?
Please contact Dr. Nwaogwugwu's office at (346) 275-6750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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