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Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ngwangwa, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ngwangwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngwangwa’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngwangwa’s office at (718) 630-2197.

    What languages does Dr. Ngwangwa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ngwangwa treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ngwangwa 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. Ngwangwa. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
    • General abnormal tissue test
    • Unspecified organ abnormality
    • Abnormal body system finding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • HIV Screening Test
    • HIV Test
    • AIDS Test
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Lead Poisoning
    • Lead toxicity
    • High blood lead
    • Plumbism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7871: Abnormal lead level in blood

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Which procedures does Dr. Ngwangwa perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ngwangwa's office.

    Does Dr. Ngwangwa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ngwangwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-2197 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ngwangwa accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Ngwangwa in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ngwangwa's office located?

    Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa's Primary Practice

    3414 Church Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

    (718) 630-2197

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    Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa's Practice 2

    11439 Sutphin Blvd

    Jamaica, NY 11434

    (718) 945-7150

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    Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa's Practice 3

    120 Richards St

    Brooklyn, NY 11231

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

    Dr. Ngwangwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780978452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngwangwa?

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

    What is Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa's specialty?

    Dr. Ngwangwa is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ngwangwa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ngwangwa is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

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    Is Kelechi Ngwangwa accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ngwangwa's office at (718) 630-2197 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kelechi Ngwangwa?

    Please contact Dr. Ngwangwa's office at (718) 630-2197 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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