Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ofikwu, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Henderson, NV?
What languages does Dr. Ofikwu speak?
Dr. Ofikwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Ofikwu typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ofikwu 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. Ofikwu. 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:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Ofikwu typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ofikwu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ofikwu. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Stoma Colonoscopy
- Diagnostic Stoma Scope
- Colostomy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Pudendal Nerve Block
- Pudendal Nerve Injection
- Pelvic Pain Injection
- Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
- Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve
Does Dr. Ofikwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ofikwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 685-0674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ofikwu accept in Henderson, NV?
Dr. Ofikwu in Henderson, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ofikwu's office located?
Dr. Godwin Ofikwu's Primary Practice
1040 Wigwam Pkwy Ste 100
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 685-0674
What hospitals are Dr. Ofikwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ofikwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ofikwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ofikwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396056404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ofikwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ofikwu