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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uzoka, Internist in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Park Ridge, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Uzoka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uzoka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uzoka’s office at (312) 355-1625.
What languages does Dr. Uzoka speak?
Dr. Uzoka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Uzoka typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Uzoka 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. Uzoka. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission
- Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Uzoka typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka 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. Uzoka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uzoka accept my insurance?
Dr. Uzoka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 355-1625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uzoka accept in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. Uzoka in Park Ridge, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Uzoka's office located?
Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka's Primary Practice
1775 Dempster St Ste E592C
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(312) 355-1625
What is Dr. Uzoka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uzoka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396029013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uzoka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uzoka
What is Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka's specialty?
Dr. Uzoka is a Internist near Park Ridge, IL.
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. Chukwuemeka Uzoka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uzoka is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chukwuemeka Uzoka accepting new patients in Park Ridge, IL?
Yes, Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chukwuemeka Uzoka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uzoka's office at (312) 355-1625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chukwuemeka Uzoka?
Please contact Dr. Uzoka's office at (312) 355-1625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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