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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Igwe, Hospitalist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Michael Igwe, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Igwe is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Igwe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Igwe’s office at (602) 344-5411.
What languages does Dr. Igwe speak?
Dr. Igwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Igwe treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Igwe 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. Igwe. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Igwe perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Igwe may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Igwe's office.
Does Dr. Igwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Igwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 344-5411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Igwe accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Igwe in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
BILO / Winn Dixie
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
HealthComp
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Motor Club of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Igwe's office located?
Dr. Michael Igwe's Primary Practice
4530 E Muirwood Dr Ste 105
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(602) 344-5411
What is Dr. Igwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Igwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023374352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Igwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Igwe
What is Dr. Michael Igwe's specialty?
Dr. Igwe is a Hospitalist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Igwe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Igwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Igwe is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Yuma Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Michael Igwe accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Igwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Igwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Igwe's office at (602) 344-5411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Igwe?
Please contact Dr. Igwe's office at (602) 344-5411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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