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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okpara, Hospitalist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Curtis Okpara, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Okpara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpara’s office.
What languages does Dr. Okpara speak?
Dr. Okpara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okpara treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okpara 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. Okpara. 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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Brain Vascular Condition
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Okpara perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Curtis Okpara may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okpara's office.
Does Dr. Okpara accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpara accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Okpara in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okpara's office located?
What is Dr. Okpara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306284203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpara
What is Dr. Curtis Okpara's specialty?
Dr. Okpara is a Hospitalist near Houston, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Okpara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Curtis Okpara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpara is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Curtis Okpara accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Curtis Okpara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Curtis Okpara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpara's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Curtis Okpara?
Please contact Dr. Okpara's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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