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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ejiogu, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ejiogu is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ejiogu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ejiogu’s office at (253) 403-1000.
Where did Dr. Ejiogu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Ejiogu board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ejiogu speak?
Dr. Ejiogu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Ejiogu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ejiogu 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. Ejiogu. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Ejiogu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ejiogu's office.
Does Dr. Ejiogu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ejiogu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ejiogu accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Ejiogu in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Ejiogu's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
What is Dr. Ejiogu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ejiogu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578580270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ejiogu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ejiogu
What is Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu's specialty?
Dr. Ejiogu is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
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.
Contact Dr. Ejiogu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ejiogu is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Kenneth Ejiogu accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ejiogu's office at (253) 403-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Ejiogu?
Please contact Dr. Ejiogu's office at (253) 403-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu have?
Dr. Kenneth Ejiogu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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