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Who is Dr. Anokwute, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, MO?
Dr. Chibuike Anokwute, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Anokwute graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Anokwute is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anokwute’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anokwute’s office at (417) 678-5176.
Where did Dr. Anokwute go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Anokwute speak?
Dr. Anokwute and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Anokwute treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Anokwute 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. Anokwute. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Anokwute perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chibuike Anokwute may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Anokwute's office.
Does Dr. Anokwute accept my insurance?
Dr. Anokwute accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 678-5176 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anokwute accept in Aurora, MO?
Dr. Anokwute in Aurora, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Anokwute's office located?
Dr. Chibuike Anokwute's Primary Practice
550 S Hudson Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-5176
What is Dr. Anokwute's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anokwute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669731741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anokwute?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anokwute
What is Dr. Chibuike Anokwute's specialty?
Dr. Anokwute is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, MO. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Anokwute to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chibuike Anokwute affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anokwute is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, Ascension St. John 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 Chibuike Anokwute accepting new patients in Aurora, MO?
Yes, Dr. Chibuike Anokwute is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chibuike Anokwute offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anokwute's office at (417) 678-5176 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chibuike Anokwute?
Please contact Dr. Anokwute's office at (417) 678-5176 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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