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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chukwuma, Hospitalist in Virginia Beach, VA?
Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chukwuma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukwuma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chukwuma’s office.
Where did Dr. Chukwuma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chukwuma speak?
Dr. Chukwuma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chukwuma treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chukwuma 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. Chukwuma. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Chukwuma perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chukwuma's office.
Does Dr. Chukwuma accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwuma 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. Chukwuma accept in Virginia Beach, VA?
Dr. Chukwuma in Virginia Beach, VA 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medica
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chukwuma's office located?
Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's Primary Practice
1060 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's Practice 2
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Ste A
Newport News, VA 23601
What is Dr. Chukwuma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chukwuma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356602429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukwuma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chukwuma
What is Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's specialty?
Dr. Chukwuma is a Hospitalist near Virginia Beach, VA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chukwuma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chukwuma is affiliated with Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, Frederick Health Hospital, Mount Carmel East 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?
Yes, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chukwuma's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma?
Please contact Dr. Chukwuma's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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