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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okpala, Internist in Hackettstown, NJ?
Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hackettstown, NJ. Dr. Okpala is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpala’s office at (862) 254-2299.
What languages does Dr. Okpala speak?
Dr. Okpala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Okpala treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Okpala 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. Okpala. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Other Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Specified Thyroid Condition
- Uncommon Thyroid Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
- E0789: Other specified disorders of thyroid
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Functional Intestinal Disorder
- Digestive Disease
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- Digestive Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K599: Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Okpala perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala 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. Okpala's office.
Does Dr. Okpala accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (862) 254-2299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpala accept in Hackettstown, NJ?
Dr. Okpala in Hackettstown, NJ 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)
Government Employees Health Association
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okpala's office located?
Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala's Primary Practice
433 Sand Shore Rd
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(862) 254-2299
What is Dr. Okpala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992062749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpala
What is Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala's specialty?
Dr. Okpala is a Internist near Hackettstown, NJ.
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. Okpala to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpala is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Holy Name 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
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Is Nkemamaka Okpala accepting new patients in Hackettstown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpala's office at (862) 254-2299 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nkemamaka Okpala?
Please contact Dr. Okpala's office at (862) 254-2299 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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