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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okechukwu, Nephrologist in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Osita Okechukwu, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Riverdale, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okechukwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okechukwu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okechukwu’s office at (770) 742-3883.
What languages does Dr. Okechukwu speak?
Dr. Okechukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Okechukwu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Okechukwu 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. Okechukwu. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Okechukwu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Osita Okechukwu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Okechukwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okechukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Okechukwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 742-3883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okechukwu accept in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Okechukwu in Riverdale, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Not Specified
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okechukwu's office located?
Dr. Osita Okechukwu's Primary Practice
483 Upper Riverdale Rd SW Ste L
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 742-3883
What is Dr. Okechukwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okechukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386927382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okechukwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okechukwu
What is Dr. Osita Okechukwu's specialty?
Dr. Okechukwu is a Nephrologist near Riverdale, GA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Osita Okechukwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okechukwu is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Osita Okechukwu accepting new patients in Riverdale, GA?
Yes, Dr. Osita Okechukwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Osita Okechukwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okechukwu's office at (770) 742-3883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Osita Okechukwu?
Please contact Dr. Okechukwu's office at (770) 742-3883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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