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Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile, DO

Americus, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ofodile, Hospitalist in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ofodile graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ofodile is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ofodile’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ofodile’s office at (229) 312-5222.

    Where did Dr. Ofodile go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ofodile speak?

    Dr. Ofodile and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ofodile typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ofodile 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. Ofodile. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • 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
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ofodile typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ofodile's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ofodile accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ofodile accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 312-5222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ofodile accept in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Ofodile in Americus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ofodile's office located?

    Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile's Primary Practice

    151 Mayo St Ste A

    Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 312-5222

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    Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile's Practice 2

    417 W 3rd Ave

    Albany, GA 31701

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    Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile's Practice 3

    2000 Palmyra Rd

    Albany, GA 31701

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    What is Dr. Ofodile's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ofodile's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821231432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ofodile?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ofodile

    What is Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile's specialty?

    Dr. Ofodile is a Hospitalist near Americus, GA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ofodile is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Chinyelu Ofodile accepting new patients in Americus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chinyelu Ofodile offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ofodile's office at (229) 312-5222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chinyelu Ofodile?

    Please contact Dr. Ofodile's office at (229) 312-5222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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