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Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa, MD

Pediatrician

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. Dr. Ngwangwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngwangwa’s practice accepts Medicaid 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Ngwangwa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ngwangwa typically perform?

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

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

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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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?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Ngwangwa is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Nyu Langone Hospital - Long Island 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Kelechi Ngwangwa?

    Please contact Dr. Ngwangwa's office at (718) 630-2197 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ngwangwa's office located?

    Dr. Ngwangwa's offices are located in Brooklyn, NY and Jamaica, NY.