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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ibekwe, Hospitalist in Anniston, AL?
Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Anniston, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ibekwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ibekwe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ibekwe’s office at (256) 235-5639.
What languages does Dr. Ibekwe speak?
Dr. Ibekwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ibekwe treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ibekwe 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. Ibekwe. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Other Specific Anemias
- Anemia
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6489: Other specified anemias
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ibekwe perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ibekwe's office.
Does Dr. Ibekwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ibekwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 235-5639 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ibekwe accept in Anniston, AL?
Dr. Ibekwe in Anniston, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Ibekwe's office located?
What is Dr. Ibekwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ibekwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093081531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ibekwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ibekwe
What is Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe's specialty?
Dr. Ibekwe is a Hospitalist near Anniston, AL. 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. Ibekwe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ibekwe is affiliated with RMC Anniston 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 Chidiebere Ibekwe accepting new patients in Anniston, AL?
Yes, Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chidiebere Ibekwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ibekwe's office at (256) 235-5639 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chidiebere Ibekwe?
Please contact Dr. Ibekwe's office at (256) 235-5639 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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