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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okereke, Infectious Disease Specialist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Uchenna Okereke, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Okereke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okereke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okereke’s office at (860) 886-8545.
What languages does Dr. Okereke speak?
Dr. Okereke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okereke treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Okereke 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. Okereke. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Okereke perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Uchenna Okereke may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okereke's office.
Does Dr. Okereke accept my insurance?
Dr. Okereke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 886-8545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okereke accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Okereke in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okereke's office located?
Dr. Uchenna Okereke's Practice 3
1111 Franklin St Ste 140
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-3740
What is Dr. Okereke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okereke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437566205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okereke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okereke
What is Dr. Uchenna Okereke's specialty?
Dr. Okereke is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Waterbury, CT.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Okereke to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Uchenna Okereke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okereke is affiliated with Waterbury Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Uchenna Okereke accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Uchenna Okereke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uchenna Okereke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okereke's office at (860) 886-8545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uchenna Okereke?
Please contact Dr. Okereke's office at (860) 886-8545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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