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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Okereke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okereke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okereke typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8271: Bacteriuria
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Okereke typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Okereke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okereke's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Uchenna Okereke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okereke is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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