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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 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 an Internist like Dr. Okpala typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Okpala typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Okpala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nkemamaka Okpala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpala is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Geisinger 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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