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Dr. Emmanuel Okolo, MD

Oro Valley, AZ

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okolo, Internist in Oro Valley, AZ?

    Dr. Emmanuel Okolo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oro Valley, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okolo graduated from University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences. Dr. Okolo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okolo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okolo’s office at (254) 526-7523.

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

    • Medical School: University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Okolo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Okolo typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Okolo 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. Okolo. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Okolo typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Emmanuel Okolo may include:

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

    Does Dr. Okolo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okolo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 526-7523 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okolo accept in Oro Valley, AZ?

    Dr. Okolo in Oro Valley, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Banner Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Okolo's office located?

    Dr. Emmanuel Okolo also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Emmanuel Okolo's Primary Practice

    1551 E Tangerine Rd

    Oro Valley, AZ 85755

    (254) 526-7523

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    Dr. Emmanuel Okolo's Practice 2

    2200 S Houghton Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85748

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    Dr. Emmanuel Okolo's Practice 3

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd

    Tucson, AZ 85741

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Emmanuel Okolo?

    Dr. Okolo has appointments available at his Oro Valley, AZ office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Okolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629316609.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okolo?

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

    What is Dr. Emmanuel Okolo's specialty?

    Dr. Okolo is a Internist near Oro Valley, AZ.

    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. Emmanuel Okolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okolo is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Emmanuel Okolo accepting new patients in Oro Valley, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Okolo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emmanuel Okolo offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Okolo, or call (254) 526-7523 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Emmanuel Okolo?

    Yes, Dr. Okolo offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Okolo, or call (254) 526-7523 for more information.

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