Dr. Adaora Uzodi, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Uzodi, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Adaora Uzodi, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Uzodi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uzodi’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uzodi’s office.
What languages does Dr. Uzodi speak?
Dr. Uzodi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Uzodi treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Uzodi 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. Uzodi. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
- R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymphatic Disease
- Inflamed Lymph Glands
- Lymph Node Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I889: Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High C-Reactive Protein
- Blood
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
- Elevated CRP
- High CRP levels
- C-reactive protein elevation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7982: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Boil
- Skin Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Furuncle
- Hair Follicle Infection
- Staph Boil
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0292: Furuncle, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Uzodi perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adaora Uzodi may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Uzodi's office.
Does Dr. Uzodi accept my insurance?
Dr. Uzodi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uzodi accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Uzodi in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Uzodi's office located?
What is Dr. Uzodi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uzodi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316206816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uzodi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uzodi
What is Dr. Adaora Uzodi's specialty?
Dr. Uzodi is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Uzodi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adaora Uzodi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Uzodi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Adaora Uzodi accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Adaora Uzodi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adaora Uzodi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uzodi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adaora Uzodi?
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