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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okolo-Taku, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Gilbert, AZ?
Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Gilbert, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Okolo-Taku is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okolo-Taku’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okolo-Taku’s office at (480) 890-7705.
What languages does Dr. Okolo-Taku speak?
Dr. Okolo-Taku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okolo-Taku treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Okolo-Taku 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. Okolo-Taku. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Which procedures does Dr. Okolo-Taku perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okolo-Taku's office.
Does Dr. Okolo-Taku accept my insurance?
Dr. Okolo-Taku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 890-7705 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okolo-Taku accept in Gilbert, AZ?
Dr. Okolo-Taku in Gilbert, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Express Scripts
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okolo-Taku's office located?
Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku's Primary Practice
3686 S Rome St
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 890-7705
What is Dr. Okolo-Taku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okolo-Taku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609254788.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okolo-Taku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okolo-Taku
What is Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku's specialty?
Dr. Okolo-Taku is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Gilbert, AZ. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Okolo-Taku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okolo-Taku is affiliated with Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Banner Desert 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
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Is Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku accepting new patients in Gilbert, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okolo-Taku's office at (480) 890-7705 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Onyemaechi Okolo-Taku?
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