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Dr. Temitope Ekwo, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ekwo, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Temitope Ekwo, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ekwo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekwo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekwo’s office at (713) 790-7055.

    What languages does Dr. Ekwo speak?

    Dr. Ekwo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ekwo treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ekwo 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. Ekwo. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit
    • Intrauterine Device Extraction
    • Taking out IUD
    • Removing an IUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Cervical Cell Findings
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Abnormal Pap Smear
    • Unusual Cervical Cells
    • Atypical Cervical Cells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87618: Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Minor vaginal tear
    • Superficial perineal laceration
    • First degree tear after birth
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery
    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
    • Benign connective tissue tumor
    • Soft tissue mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D219: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Ekwo perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ekwo 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. Ekwo. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Does Dr. Ekwo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ekwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 790-7055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ekwo accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Ekwo 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ekwo's office located?

    Dr. Temitope Ekwo's Primary Practice

    7400 Fannin St Ste 930

    Houston, TX 77054

    (713) 790-7055

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    Dr. Temitope Ekwo's Practice 2

    10223 Broadway St Ste E

    Pearland, TX 77584

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    Dr. Temitope Ekwo's Practice 3

    125 Medical Park Ln Ste D

    Huntsville, TX 77340

    (936) 439-1444

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    What is Dr. Ekwo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ekwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295022507.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekwo?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekwo

    What is Dr. Temitope Ekwo's specialty?

    Dr. Ekwo is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Houston, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Ekwo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Temitope Ekwo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ekwo is affiliated with Woman's Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Hospital 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 Temitope Ekwo accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Temitope Ekwo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Temitope Ekwo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ekwo's office at (713) 790-7055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Temitope Ekwo?

    Please contact Dr. Ekwo's office at (713) 790-7055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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